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2018-02-18T05:00:01-00:002018-02-18T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2018-02-18:pestsuk/2018-02-18T05:00:01-00:00Do Wasps Hibernate?<p>In the winter, we automatically assume that most vermin and insects go into hibernation. And it often begs the question, do wasps hibernate along with the rest of them? Do they stay in their nests, waiting to pop out again in Spring and continue their stinging and picnic-ruining behaviour? We want to answer that question for you!</p>
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<h2>Varied Habits Among Species</h2>
<p>Wasp hibernation is often talked about because some wasps hibernate and others don’t. The ones who don’t hibernate have different winter wasp behaviour than they do in the Spring. Which is another question a lot of people have – when do wasps wake up – which is usually when the weather gets warmer in the Spring.</p>
<p>Knowing <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~metro.co.uk/2017/09/16/when-do-wasps-die-off-6931449/">when do wasps hibernate</a> is important for effective wasp control. There is only one wasp who will hibernate over winter, and that is the queen. She will go to sleep, emerge in Spring and start building her nest to breed in. Her wasp hibernation behaviour is critical to the survival of her colony.</p>
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<h2><u>When Do Queen Wasps Hibernate? </u></h2>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/queen-wasp-compared-normal-wasp/">Queen wasps</a> will fall into a deep slumber in dead logs, sheds, lofts and numerous other areas around the UK. And all the other members of the colony die over winter. This is why it’s so vital that the queen survives so she can repopulate in the spring and summer. The process is by no means easy for the queen, as she has to change her behaviour drastically and within a certain time limit to prevent freezing, starvation or being <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~animals.mom.me/natural-predators-wasps-7754.html">eaten by predators</a>.</p>
<p>As Autumn rolls around, the availability of food becomes less and less, and this is when the worker wasps will slowly start to die off. Drones live for a little longer because they will still be searching for a queen to mate with, but once the first frost hits they will die off too. This just leaves the mated queens behind, with a long winter ahead of them. A queen will adapt to ease the struggle for her survival.</p>
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<h2>Where Will The Queen Hibernate?</h2>
<p>Now we know the answer to do wasps hibernate, the next question is where. The first step a queen wasp has to take is to find herself a nice place to fall asleep in for the winter. This place must meet very specific criteria for it to be fit for a queen. The most important thing that the place must have is great insulating. This protects the queen from the cold over the winter. Of course this is all dependent on how cold the place is. Some wasps in Alaska have been found covered under 60cm of snow and leaves. However in the UK it’s more common to find them in a log pile or in dead leaves.</p>
<p><meta />Queen wasps will often avoid moist areas for their hibernation as well, as this could harbour germs and bacteria that could slowly kill a queen. Plus having moisture in a damp area has the problem of freezing, which would also kill the queen. Therefore you’re more likely to find the hibernating wasp somewhere dry and insulated – which is why your loft or shed makes an ideal place for a queen wasp to infest.</p>
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<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline">Vulnerability To Predators</span></h2>
<p>Another thing a queen wasp has to be careful of is predators. Wasps aren’t the only ones looking for dry and secluded locations ready for the winter. Many different insects will feed on queens, and it’s the number one reason why most queens don’t make it to see the spring. However, even when the queen is hibernating, she can still use her sting to protect herself. This is a huge advantage that often deters predators from going near a queen wasp.</p>
<p>Once the wasp is all safely tucked away for the winter in a dormant state, she will wait until spring. This period varies depending on how bad the winter has been, but it’s normally around March when she will wake up again. When she wakes up, it’s time for you to be more vigilant about <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">wasp control</a> around your home.</p>
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<h2>Action Check List</h2>
<p>Hopefully you enjoyed our investigation into the question of do wasps hibernate, but what can you do next? Here are our top tips for preventing wasps entering your home or business once spring rolls around. That&#8217;s when the wasps will be looking for a place to build a nest.</p>
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<li>Inspect your property at the beginning of spring, paying particular attention to the places a queen wasp may find inviting. These places could be in your loft, inside your walls, in your shed, under decking and even in your gutters.</li>
<li>Fill in the cracks and openings around your garage, shed and outer walls to prevent queens from using them as entry points.</li>
<li>If you know wasps are more prominent in your area, try to keep your windows and doors closed as much as possible so you take away any opportunity a wasp has to infest. Or fit insect nets.</li>
<li>If you find a queen starting to make a nest on your property, get it dealt with immediately. A small <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-nest-removal-london/">wasp nest is easily removed</a> by professionals. Waiting will make the problem worse, and can be very costly and dangerous to handle once it becomes a full blown colony.</li>
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2018-02-11T05:00:01-00:002018-02-11T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2018-02-11:pestsuk/2018-02-11T05:00:01-00:00Difference Between Mice And Rats<p>If you spotted a rodent scuttling around your home, would you be able to tell the difference between mice and rats, and identify what rodent problem you have? Mice and rats are actually related, but to tell the differences between the rodents we can look at their biological and behavioural quirks.</p>
<p>It’s important to be able to tell the difference between mice and rats because of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/rodent-control-london/">rodent control</a>. This is especially important in the inner cities, like London. However, there are some things you can look out for to help with identifying mice and rats.</p>
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<h2><u>The Key Ways To Tell The Difference Between Mice And Rats</u></h2>
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<li>Check out the poop</li>
<li>Watch what they eat</li>
<li>Find out how they get comfy</li>
<li>See if they like each other</li>
<li>Size, shape and the proportion of the rodent</li>
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<p>One of the worst pests dreaded by many homeowners is discovering rodents in the house. They can infest the walls, loft, garage and all the spaces in between. So whichever rodent is responsible for that scratching and squeaking you can hear, you need to take care of them quickly.</p>
<p>Before you put your rodent control plan into action, it’s important to know the difference between mice and rats. What does a mouse look like compared to what a rat looks like? You can spot key difference between the two by looking at their biological and behavioural differences. It’s so important to know, because one method of extermination may be brilliant against rats, but not effective for mouse control. Here we are going to tell you how you can tell the difference between mice and rats.</p>
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<h2><u>The Difference Is In Droppings</u></h2>
<p>Rats and mice are nocturnal, which means you’re most likely to notice activity at night. This is a great survival tactic for them because most large predators sleep at night. But it does mean that more often than not, you probably won’t spy a mouse or rat in your house. Instead, you have to look out for the signs of rodents, such as their droppings.</p>
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<li>Mouse droppings are around a quarter of an inch in length, and have little pointy ends.</li>
<li>Rat droppings are longer, and have a brick like shape. There will also be less of them.</li>
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<p>Always be aware the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/identifying-mouse-versus-rat-droppings/">rodent droppings</a> carry diseases that can easily be spread to you. It’s always recommended to take great care when handling and disposing of any droppings.</p>
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<h2><u>The Eating Habits</u></h2>
<p>Rats and mice feed on whatever is there. However, they do have their preferences. Mice will go for the fresh food, and may even nibble on some meat. Bread, flour and corn are big attractions for mice. Rats are more likely to go for animal remains, and are more attracted to fish, peanut butter and pet food if it’s left out.</p>
<div id="attachment_12010" style="max-width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="image of a mouse" height="330" src="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/image-of-a-mouse.jpg" width="630" class="size-full wp-image-12010" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/image-of-a-mouse.jpg 630w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/image-of-a-mouse-300x157.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">IMAGE OF A MOUSE</p></div>
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<h2><u>The Different Habitats</u></h2>
<p>Every creature has a different creature comfort and the difference between mice and rats are no exception. Mice will build their homes as close to a food supply as they can. So this means you will likely find <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/keep-kitchen-pest-free-spring/">mice around your kitchen</a> or in other places around the home where they can get food. They will hoard soft and cosy materials such as paper, clothing and insulation to create a really comfortable nest</p>
<p><meta />Rats on the other hand, tend to like to burrow. If they can get underground or underneath clutter, they will be happy to make their homes there.</p>
<p>No matter if rats or mice have moved into your home, what they’re really great at is <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.msdvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/rats/breeding-and-reproduction-of-rats">breeding</a>. This means the population of the infestation in your home will really boom in a short amount of time. Calling in a professional pest control to help prevent and manage a rodent infestation in your home is important.</p>
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<h2><u>The Bad Neighbours</u></h2>
<p>If a rat spots a mouse, it’s fight night! Rats tend to kill and eat mice. They are like cats and dogs, and become natural enemies. So if you do have a rodent problem in your home, it’s more than likely going to be rats or mice. It’s very unlikely that it will a problem with both.</p>
<div id="attachment_12011" style="max-width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="picture of a rat" height="425" src="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/picture-of-a-rat.jpg" width="630" class="size-full wp-image-12011" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/picture-of-a-rat.jpg 630w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/picture-of-a-rat-300x202.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">IMAGE OF A RAT</p></div>
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<h2><u>The Appearance </u></h2>
<p>There are some big difference between mice and rats when it comes to looks. If you’ve ever seen a rat up close, it’s much more than an oversized mouse. Rats and mice differ because they’ve got very <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.msdvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/mice/description-and-physical-characteristics-of-mice">distinguishable characteristics</a>. Here’s the differences and how you can spot them!</p>
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<li>Head – A mouse’s head tends to be a bit more pointy, and a rats is more of a wedge like shape. A mouse’s head is small on it’s body, whereas rats look a lot more proportionate.</li>
<li>Eyes – A mouse’s eye look very large compared to the rest of its face, whilst a rat will have small and beady eyes.</li>
<li>Ears – Mice have large ears compared to the size of their body, and rats are smaller.</li>
<li>Weight – A mouse on average weigh less than an ounce, but adult male rats can weight as much as a pound.</li>
<li>Colouring – Mice and rats both come in shades of brown and grey, but rats are darker and blacker, whereas mice are more light brown with grey highlights.</li>
<li>Fur – Rats have wiry and rough fur compared to mice.</li>
<li>Tail – Rats have really long tails that are thicker and more scaly than a mouse’s.</li>
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<p>When looking for a pest control company, it is important to choose a company with a clear <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/health-safety/">health and safety policy</a>. Good companies have strict guidelines to protect their staff, their customers, and the general public by ensuring safe working practices. There are a few issues to consider, and we are here to answer your top 10 questions. <span>We hope you find our infographic helpful&#8230;</span></p>
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<h2>Questions About Pest Control Health And Safety</h2>
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<h3>1. How do you consider everyone’s safety?</h3>
<p><em>Our technicians are specially trained and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. We assess the hazards to health from products in respect of clients, pets, our operatives and neighbours.</em></p>
<h3>2. Do you protect the area being you are treating?</h3>
<p><em>Our technicians will keep you and your family members away from the treatment area until they deem the area safe. They will also give you clear post-treatment instructions with a view to health and safety after the procedure.</em></p>
<h3>3. How safe are the bait boxes you use?</h3>
<p><em>Our poison bait boxes and stations are tamper-resistant, because we want t</em><em>o ensure maximum safety. They can only be opened with a key. Under no circumstances should you try open them or move them from where we have placed them.</em></p>
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<h3>4. What about fogging and fumigation?</h3>
<p><em>No one but the technician can enter the area they are treating or rooms adjacent or in close proximity to the room we are treating. The technician will specify a return period of time of up to 4 hours.</em></p>
<h3>5. Do you have a safe environment policy?</h3>
<p><em>We adhere to a strict Health, Safety and Environment Policy to protect staff, clients and the public. We take every precaution to minimise adverse effect of pesticides and any harm they may cause to the environment.</em></p>
<h3>6. Do you always use pesticide treatments?</h3>
<p><em>Empire only use such chemicals when absolutely necessary. We assess the situation carefully and whether we need to use a pesticide. We also assess how any risks will be controlled. Where practical, we will always consider using alternative, non-pesticide treatments.</em></p>
<h3>7. How do you dispose of waste chemicals?</h3>
<p><em>Where we have used rodenticides and insecticides, we ensure that we dispose of any excess chemicals in an appropriate manner that complies with pesticide regulations. Because we care about the environment, we follow the CRRU Think Wildlife code.</em></p>
<h3>8. Do you follow laws and regulations?</h3>
<p><em>We always endeavour to use the safest products available. You can rest assured because all our work is carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the Health &amp; Safety Act 1974, the Food &amp; Environmental Act 1985 and Control of Pesticides 1986.</em></p>
<h3>9. How do you handle tools and equipment?</h3>
<p><em>We mark our store and vehicles with the hazard symbol. We ensure we properly equip our </em><em>vehicles and always carry pesticides in a safe manner. Empire keep a written record of pesticide stocks at our store.</em></p>
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<h3>10. Do you keep track of safety paperwork?</h3>
<p><em>We keep a records of risk assessments, of the work our team carries out (including products and quantities applied), who did the treatment, the areas we treated and what PPE was used.</em></p>
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2018-02-03T15:22:41-00:002018-02-03T15:22:41-00:00http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11997Why Are Wasps So Aggressive?<p>We have all had encounters with wasps. Most of the time these pests will leave us alone, but sometimes they become aggressive towards humans. They can chase you and sting you and seemingly won’t leave you alone until you get to safety. The dangers of wasps are high because of the <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.insectstings.co.uk/waspsting/">number of times that they can sting</a></span>. A common question we get asked is this: why are wasps so aggressive towards people?</p>
<p>Today we are going to answer that question, along with some facts about things like how many times can wasps sting.</p>
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<h2>Wasps Nest Protection</h2>
<p>People’s behaviour and choices tend to be the reason that wasps become so aggressive, whether they realise it or not. Wasps are very protective of their nests, and when a human gets too close to their abode, they feel triggered to protect the nest. You can walk right up near a wasp nest unwittingly, and get attacked.</p>
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<p><img alt="do not panic around wasps" height="445" src="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dont-panic-around-wasps.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11994" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dont-panic-around-wasps.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/dont-panic-around-wasps-300x212.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Wasps are not able to tell whether or not you mean harm to their nests. They just sense movement and strike.</p>
<p>Another reason for wasps to lash out and attack is our own instinct to protect ourselves. Wasps are known as pests, and as such we want to get rid of them. We swat them and try to squish them, and otherwise try to <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3529726/When-wasps-ATTACK-Experts-reveal-evil-insects-target-avoid-stung-killing-one-cause-army-swarm.html">attack</a></span> them. These insects aren’t stupid. They will lash out to defend themselves.</p>
<p>It may be surprising to hear, but wasps are just like humans. They work hard at their daily tasks, such as building a nest. Also just like with humans, they are more likely to be agitated when they are tired. This can also be an answer to why are wasps so aggressive with humans.</p>
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<h2>How Many Times Can Wasps Sting?</h2>
<p>Bees are only able to sting once and then they die. Wasps are different. These pests can sting as many times as they want. Instead of flying away having stung once, wasps continue to attack until they feel that they have successfully defended their wasps’ nest.</p>
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<p>Most people will attempt to swat away or kill wasps when they try to sting. If you attempt to do this, it is a big mistake. Wasps are like many other insects. When they feel threatened, they emit a chemical. This chemical signals the other wasps in the nest that they are in trouble. The nest will then send out a defensive team to attack you.</p>
<p>A <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-nest-removal-london/">wasp nest</a></span> can hold up to 10,000 wasps. An attack party may contain any number of those wasps, potentially including the whole colony.</p>
<p>Sometimes people can develop serious allergic reactions to wasp stings after having been stung only once. But the more times that a wasp stings someone, the more likely it is a person will have a reaction.</p>
<p>Combined, wasps and bees are one of the most deadly animals in the UK and around the world.</p>
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<h2>Treating Wasps Nests</h2>
<p>Some wasp experts recommend having an <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/deal-wasps-bees/">expert come out to remove the nest</a></span>. They then transport the nest elsewhere. This is a good course of action. However, it must be done right. If even a few of these pests linger, you can have a serious problem.</p>
<p><meta />Treating wasp nests is most effective when environmentally friendly chemicals are deployed. These chemicals will kill the wasps without harming other creatures. Pest companies know that you want your pets and family to be safe.</p>
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<p>Hiring a professional in order to treat wasps on your property is the safest way to go. The dangers of wasps means it is an extremely bad idea to try and remove a nest of these pests by yourself. Without training, removing a wasps nest can expose you to potential harm. This is especially true if you do not know whether or not you are allergic to their stings.</p>
<p>Now that you have the answer to our original question concerning why are wasps so aggressive and the dangers they pose, you know why it is important to treat a wasp problem immediately. If you ever find yourself with a wasp problem, schedule an appointment with Empire to start <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">getting rid of wasps professionally and expertly</a></span>. You will be doing you and your family a huge favour by making your property safe again.</p>
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2018-01-24T19:03:39-00:002018-01-24T19:03:39-00:00yt:video:LzL6x_4ZQzIFleas In Mattress? How To Tell If You Have<p>Fleas are annoying, and while many people associate them with being a pest that only infests pets, fleas can also be bothersome for humans. “Can fleas infest a mattress?” is a common question we get asked by pet owners, when they start being bitten by something in bed. When fleas get in a mattress, they can be a big problem. Let’s take a look at how you can tell if you have fleas in your mattress or whether you have a different pest entirely, and how to treat the problem.</p>
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<h2>Detecting Fleas in Mattress Fabric</h2>
<p>Dealing with the situation promptly when you have fleas in bed with you is very important. It is crucial to ensure you have a healthy mattress to sleep on. Fleas often get <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bed-bugs-on-mattress/">mistaken for bed bugs</a></span>, and vice versa. You will need to know whether or not to target fleas with your chosen mattress treatment for pests.</p>
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<p>While you might not allow your pet on your bed when you sleep, chances are you aren’t keeping them off 24/7. Pet owners who have had recent flea activity should definitely check their mattresses for fleas.</p>
<p>Fleas in mattress fabric look similar to bed bugs but are smaller on average, only growing up to 3.3 millimeters. Fleas have an oval shape and are longer than bed bugs.</p>
<p>What you will find is that both fleas and bed bugs are less interested in the actual mattress and more interested in the people on it. However, fleas will hop around any time, while and bed bugs will be more active at night than during the day.</p>
<p>Capturing a flea will allow you to have a better chance of identifying it. To catch one, take some clear tape and press it to the mattress where you see a flea. The flea will be stuck to the tape and you can use it to identify and <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/how-to-get-rid-of-and-prevent-fleas/">prevent your pest problem</a></span>.</p>
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<h2>Dangers of Fleas For Humans</h2>
<p>On humans, <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.medicinenet.com/flea_bites_in_humans/article.htm">flea bites</a></span> are very similar to mosquito bites but will appear in a grouping. There is no pattern to the bites and the centre will be darker than the rest. The middle of the bite becomes darker because that is where the flea has attached itself to suck your blood.</p>
<p>For the most part, the dangers of flea bites on humans are low. The two most likely side effects of a flea bite are infection or tapeworms. The infection comes from the bite wound either being dirty or being reopened. As for the tapeworms, some fleas are known to carry these parasites.</p>
<p>There are a few types of fleas that are capable of carrying disease. Both the oriental rat flea and the cat flea have been known to carry diseases.</p>
<p>Some of the diseases spread by fleas are more serious in other parts of the world. No matter what kind of flea problem you have, a <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/flea-control-london/">mattress treatment for pests</a></span> is needed. You need to get rid of these insects to protect both yourself and your pets if you have fleas in mattress.</p>
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<h2>Treating Fleas In The Bed</h2>
<p>Now we are going to address how to treat fleas in the bed. Getting rid of fleas from a mattress takes multiple steps to eliminate them fully.</p>
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<p>Firstly, make sure to clean all the linen on the bed, including any pillowcases which don’t have direct contact with the mattress. The hot cycle should be used on the washer when washing them. When you combine the hot cycle on the washer with the dryer, it will kill off the fleas.</p>
<p>Thoroughly vacuum the whole bedroom, as you don’t want to give a single flea the chance to escape. One flea can lay up to 300 eggs in a weak. This includes vacuuming the mattress off to remove any fleas that can be easily sucked away.</p>
<p>A professional flea fumigation treatment or similar flea removal treatment can be useful in treating a flea infested house. When this is carried out, chemicals are used to kill the fleas in mattress completely. These chemicals will dissipate after a few hours, but during the treatment period you will need to be outside of the room, and potentially leave the house for a while. Using an expert for chemical treatment is always wise because we know how to maximize the effectiveness and how to deploy the chemicals properly.</p>
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<h2>Treating Your Pets</h2>
<p>Don’t forget to <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/general/fleas">treat any of your pets for fleas</a></span>. Without getting rid of fleas on your pets, you could start the problem over again.</p>
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<p>Now you know how to treat fleas in the house as well as fleas in the bed, you can rest easy once again. Treatment for fleas is not a long process and the whole procedure can be done within a couple of days in most cases. It is a vital process though. You want to keep both yourself and your pets healthy, and removing fleas is essential to that goal.</p>
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2018-01-21T04:56:28-00:002018-01-21T04:56:28-00:00yt:video:BcsHt0JKw9MMouse Proof House – An Expert Guide<p>Mice have been a pest all over the world for centuries, so the age old question of how to achieve a mouse proof house against mice never goes away. Today, we are going to look at the ins and outs of doing a regular mouse proofing routine in order to maximise protection to your home and protect you from the <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/dangers-of-mice/">dangers of mice</a></span>. By the time you reach the end of this post, you should have a good idea of how to keep mice out of the house for good.</p>
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<h2>Mouse Proofing Routine</h2>
<p>A mouse proofing routine should always start with a regular, thorough inspection of your home. You are looking for any points where a mouse might get in. Mice and other rodents can get into a property through the smallest holes. All mice need is a space the size of a 10p piece.</p>
<p>Seal up any holes that you find during your inspection. That also includes any cracks. Caulking mixed with wire wool will prevent rodents from eating their way through.</p>
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<p>Keep an eye out for all kinds of general maintenance needs during your inspection. Weak points in walls will act as places for rodents to get through. Broken pipes can both attract mice and act as gateways for the little pests into your house. For a mouse proof house these need sealing.</p>
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<h2>Rodent Repellants</h2>
<p>Part of your rodent proofing routine should include setting up rodent deterrents. There are a variety of ways to keep mice from wanting to come to your house. Deterrents can be one of the best forms of mouse control. Let’s take a look at some good mice deterrents.</p>
<p>Peppermint oil is a great way to control multiple different types of rodents, including mice and rats. Five to six drops of 100% pure peppermint oil on a cotton wool ball will work at keeping mice away from a specific area. Place the cotton wool around your house at any point that you think mice might invade. Again, be sure to keep the oil away from pets, as it can cause them a serious hazard, especially cats.</p>
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<p><img alt="peppermint oil to deter mice" height="420" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/peppermint-oil-to-deter-mice.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11978" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/peppermint-oil-to-deter-mice.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/peppermint-oil-to-deter-mice-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p><meta />Mothballs are an inexpensive mouse deterrent. You can place them in your loft and/or crawl space and they will keep these rodents away. Be aware though, that these inexpensive little deterrents are toxic and shouldn’t be used in areas that your pets or children live and play, or in areas that are connected to your ventilation system.</p>
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<h2>Other Mice Deterrents</h2>
<p>Noise is a great way to deter little pests and a great asset towards getting a mouse proof house. Companies across the world are creating noise-based pest deterrent systems. These systems use an ultrasonic noise to keep mice away from your home. Placing these in your garden will keep them from even coming close to your house. Sometimes these devices will affect your pets, so try them out first to make sure cats and dogs will be okay with the noise. If you have rodent pets, then they are not recommended.</p>
<p>Chemical repellents are available on the market. Many households prefer not to use this method of getting rid of pests. However, these repellents are some of the most effective solutions on the market. There are <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.earthkind.com/pest/how-to-get-rid-of-mice/">natural options</a></span> that are environmentally friendly too that are safe for your family and pets.</p>
<p>If you have an infestation, we can come to your home or business and tackle your rodent control problems. This includes placing mouse traps and baiting stations. <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/mouse-control-london/">Utilising our services</a></span> can take a weight off your mind and keep you protected at the same time.</p>
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<h2>Control Mouse Attraction</h2>
<p>Mice are attracted to various bits of food we leave behind. Patrolling your home and making sure that you control the things that lure mice to your home is important. Let’s take a brief look at some of the things that attract mice.</p>
<p><meta />Food that’s stored in unsealed containers such as <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/store-food-refrigerator">leftover food</a></span> in the kitchen or open pet food bags in the garage will encourage mice to pay you a visit.</p>
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<p><img alt="mouse proof food in jars" height="419" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mouse-proof-food-in-jars.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11981" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mouse-proof-food-in-jars.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mouse-proof-food-in-jars-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Spilled food can attract many pests. Clean up anything that is spilled in and around your house as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>Rubbish is one of the biggest attractors of mice. Removing rubbish from your home frequently will be a big help in a mouse proof house. Using scented bin bags can help give you a mouse proof house by preventing pests from smelling what is inside the bags.</p>
<p>Standing water can work as a watering hole for pests. Make sure that you don’t allow any standing water to sit for long. That is part of the reason fixing leaky pipes quickly is so important.</p>
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<h2>Eliminate A Problem Promptly</h2>
<p>If you do discover the <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/signs-you-have-mice/">signs of mice</a></span> on your property, you need to handle the problem swiftly. A small rodent problem can quickly become a bigger, unmanageable one. Calling in a professional pest removal company can help you to get mouse control dealt with quickly and efficiently.</p>
<p>Now you know the basics of how to proof your house against mice. It is important that you keep up your mouse prevention and ensure that you don’t get a mouse problem. Once you have a mouse problem it can take serious work to remedy the situation. Pest prevention is always easier than pest eradication.</p>
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2018-01-07T05:00:01-00:002018-01-07T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2018-01-07:pestsuk/2018-01-07T05:00:01-00:00How To Kill Roaches Fast With Empire<p>Roaches are one of the most problematic and unhygienic pests. They scurry around in an unnerving, stressful way, and can cause a whole host of problems. Knowing how to kill roaches fast will help you eliminate your problem before it gets too bad. In this post we are going to cover the basics of why killing roaches fast is important and what professionals do for quick killing roach control.</p>
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<h2>Why Are Roaches A Problem?</h2>
<p>Cockroaches can cause a wide variety of problems for humans. Let’s examine some of the problems you can prevent with <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">professional cockroach control</a></span>.</p>
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<p><img alt="how to kill roaches fast" height="485" src="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/how-to-kill-roaches-fast.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11972" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/how-to-kill-roaches-fast.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/how-to-kill-roaches-fast-300x231.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Disease is a something that many pests spread. Cockroaches are among the worst of those pests. Urinary tract infections, digestive problems, asthma, allergies and other conditions can all be caused or worsened by cockroaches.</p>
<p>Roaches will also cause your food to become contaminated. During cockroach infestations the risk of salmonella increases. Salmonella also can result in food poisoning. The last thing you want is for your <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroaches-pose-threat-familys-safety/">family to be at risk of cockroaches</a></span> and to be poisoned by these pests.</p>
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<h2>Remove Roach Attractants</h2>
<p>As well as finding out how to kill roaches fast, it helps to know what attracted them in the first place. There are a number of things that will attract roaches to your home. Remove these attractants before you start treatment. Then keep it up while you continue with your <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.bhg.com/home-improvement/advice/home-maintenance-checklist/">maintenance regime</a></span> and that will make it less likely the pests will want to return. This will be the most effective roach control measure after the problem has been removed.</p>
<p><meta />Nothing attracts roaches more than food. They will feed off all the tidbits that we leave behind. Whether that is food on the counter, crumbs on the ground, or dirty dishes in the sink. Hoovering and cleaning up regularly will help to remove these lures. Sealing any food you want to keep in seal tight containers will help you to keep them from detecting your food. Make sure to clean any surfaces that a cockroach has come into contact with, using strong anti-bacterial cleanser.</p>
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<p>Roaches are also attracted to moisture, like many other pests. Wet floors or bathmats will give them a place to get water. <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.gov.scot/Publications/2005/05/10103020/30217">Moist places</a></span> are also often hidden away, giving them a place to hide.</p>
<p>Roaches will enter your home through any hole that they can get access to. Blocking up any entryways into your home is important in keeping all types of pest away. Make sure that any gaps, cracks, or crevices are sealed with caulk. Weather stripping should be full and complete.</p>
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<h2>Professional Roach Control</h2>
<p>There are a selection of professional roach control methods. Some of them provide quick killing roach control and others might take more time to take effect. Here are some of the fastest ways to kill roaches.</p>
<p>Insecticide is probably the most <span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/keeping-london-home-business-cockroach-free/">effective roach control</a></span> available. It is fast acting and can kill roaches in a minute or less. Using a targeted spray, a professional can eliminate them without having to bathe your whole house in chemicals. If you can spray the nest, the problem will be removed even quicker.</p>
<p>Roaches love moisture but they have one surprising weakness: soapy water. Spraying a layer of soapy water over roaches will kill them by plugging their pores. Soapy water is a clean, chemical free alternative that some experts use for getting rid of your cockroach problem.</p>
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<p>Getting professional help can mean getting rid of your cockroach problem fast. Professional exterminators use multiple methods of getting rid of roaches. We are also experienced in finding the exact passage cockroaches are using to enter your house, and where their hiding places and breeding zones are. If you want the problem removed fast, using Empire’s services will be your best route. Knowing how to kill roaches fast means we offer extremely effective control for these pests.</p>
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<h2>Techniques and methods</h2>
<p>Adhesive based traps are another way to capture roaches. Most cockroach species move quickly and catching them can be hard. With an adhesive based trap, they will find themselves stuck. Once they are stuck the traps are safely removed.</p>
<p>Another technique for how to kill roaches fast is using a concentrated liquid onto a surface, killing any roaches that come into contact with that surface. That includes applying these chemicals to cracks or crevices. After these chemicals have been used as effective roach control, it will further deter them for up to two weeks. Professional liquid concentrate is still the most effective of its kind.</p>
<p><meta />Once your treatment regime is complete, you should be able to live roach free. But only as long as you maintain an environment that isn’t friendly to them, and doesn’t provide the access, food and water sources they are seeking out.</p>
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2017-12-30T12:35:15-00:002017-12-30T12:35:15-00:00yt:video:rckVJbpqXr8UK Biting Insects – A Guide To The Top 4<h2>Overview of UK biting insects</h2>
<p>We’re here to give you the complete guide on UK biting insects, and what you can do to identify them. Here we are going to cover the most common British biting insects, and how you can recognise their bites.</p>
<p>Plus, see where you might find these insects that bite in the UK by reading about their favourite habitats and hotspots. British biting insects identification starts with where you can find the insect, and what the bite looks like.</p>
<p>So who are the main culprits who are going to love to take a bite out of you? Will it be the biting flies UK, or the mosquitoes buzzing round your bedroom? Let’s take a look at the insects that bite, from mosquitoes and ticks to midges and stable flies.</p>
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<h2>Mosquitoes</h2>
<p>These UK biting insects pack a real punch, and are a nuisance mainly when the weather is warm but damp. Mosquitoes will usually be buzzing around from April, then annoy us all summer long for about 6 months.</p>
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<p><img alt="mosquito-photo" height="419" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mosquito-photo.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11968" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mosquito-photo.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mosquito-photo-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Mosquitoes love the warm, and damp places like lakes and ponds are a huge hotspot for mosquitoes. A great piece of advice if you plan on going camping or picnicking when the weather is warm is to avoid any areas where there’s water.</p>
<p>When you are bitten by a mosquito, it will be a soft bump on the skin that is red/pink, and is incredibly itchy. These symptoms can last up to 48 hours after you’ve been bitten. However, there are some ways you can avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Use <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/keep-mosquitoes-away/">mosquito repellent</a> when you feel mosquitoes may be present</li>
<li>Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, so be careful around standing water at these times</li>
<li>Keep windows closed if you know there are mosquitoes around your property, or why not fit mosquito nets to the windows? Modern caravans are fitted with mosquito nets, so it makes sense to do the same in your home. Let in fresh air without the bugs!</li>
<li>Cover up your skin</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Ticks</h2>
<p>Ticks are incredibly dangerous to be bitten by, because they can transmit diseases like <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/">Lyme Disease</a>. In our UK countryside and rural areas, the ticks have a very well established population. And they are on the increase, according to experts.</p>
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<p><img alt="uk biting insects" height="376" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/uk-biting-insects.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11964" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/uk-biting-insects.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/uk-biting-insects-300x179.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Any area that has dense vegetation, thick and tall grass or dense woodland is the perfect habitat for ticks. If you have pets, you should make sure they avoid these areas to stop ticks from biting them.</p>
<p>When ticks bite, they draw blood and normally remain attached to your skin after they bite you. This is why most of the time, you realise you’ve been bitten by a tick (and not another <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/insects-often-confused-bed-bugs/">pest that they are often confused with</a>) because it’s still attached to your body. A tick left alone for several weeks will become engorged and will usually detach itself and fall off.</p>
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<p><img alt="tick image" height="468" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tick-image.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11961" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tick-image.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/tick-image-300x223.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>To avoid being bitten by ticks:</p>
<ul>
<li>Steer clear of dense wooded areas and undergrowth which are real tick hotspots</li>
<li>If you are going into these types of areas, cover up with long clothing and tuck your trousers into your socks</li>
<li>When you know you’ve been in a tick hotspot, make sure to check your body</li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html">Ticks should be removed carefully</a> and immediately with a tick remover</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Midges</h2>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/3884908/midges-bite-live-avon-skin-so-soft/">Midges or gnats give a really painful bite</a>. As well as the bite, the area normally becomes very itchy and then gets very swollen. Midges use carbon dioxide to find someone to bite. Our summer evenings are often plagued by midges. Especially if the day has been damp and cloudy.</p>
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<p><img alt="midge photo" height="417" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/midge-photo.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11967" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/midge-photo.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/midge-photo-300x199.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Much like other UK biting insects such as mosquitoes, midges love wet ground and often appear most at dawn and dusk. They buzz annoyingly around our heads and then swoop in for the bite when we aren’t looking. So you can avoid being bitten by midges by:</p>
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<li>Using insect repellent</li>
<li>Covering your skin at dawn and dusk when midges are most active</li>
<li>Midges pick up carbon dioxide from quite far away, so make sure you use plenty of insect repellent if you are doing physical activities</li>
</ul>
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<h2><u>Horse Flies</u></h2>
<p>Looking very much like the common house flies, horse (or stable) flies are also known as biting flies. They also suck blood from us when they bite. You will find stable flies around any farm or livestock, including stables, and you need to practice good <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/fly-control-london/">fly control</a>. The animal manure and wet straw are the perfect combination for these UK biting insects to make their breeding ground.</p>
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<div id="attachment_11966" style="max-width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="horse fly image" height="420" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/horse-fly-image.jpg" width="630" class="wp-image-11966 size-full" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/horse-fly-image.jpg 630w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/horse-fly-image-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo copyright Dennis Ray</p></div>
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<p>Horse flies can really deliver a painful bite that often feels like a needle. And they won’t stop at just one bite either. They are very persistent and love to nip at your ankles. You can avoid being bitten by stable flies with these tips:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you own a horse or work with livestock, try and keep manure and wet straw to a minimum to stop stable flies from breeding</li>
<li>Use insect repellents to stop any bites</li>
</ul>
<p>Don’t forget that we offer professional pest control and can help you with any insect problems on your property.</p>
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2017-12-24T05:00:01-00:002017-12-24T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2017-12-24:pestsuk/2017-12-24T05:00:01-00:00Where Do Mice Live In A House?<p>Mice are one of the most <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/types-of-mice-in-the-uk/">common pests in the UK</a>, so we want you to know where mice nest, and where do mice live in your house. You also need to know: where do mice come from in a house.</p>
<p>Here we are going to look at: where do mice live? Mice live in rural and urban environments, and thrive almost everywhere. So if they can live almost everywhere, why do they choose to infest our homes? <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/mouse-control-london/">Finding mice in the house</a> can cause a whole host of problems. And mice will be in your home because of the food and shelter it provides.</p>
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<h2>Where do mice live in a house and nest?</h2>
<p>In your home, there is a constant supply of food that has a great variety of morsels, for any type of mousey palate. They won’t have to travel far to get a bite to eat, and this is perfect for these very habitual creatures.</p>
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<p>Your house can also prove the perfect shelter for a mouse to build its nest. When the nights get longer and colder, mice want to escape the harsh UK weather by migrating indoors and cuddling up in our homes. Your home provides lots of spots for a mouse to live. So, where do mice live exactly? They could be living in your loft, in your walls or even under your floorboards.</p>
<p><meta />Where do mice live outside? Different types of mice live in different places. The house mouse would rather live in a building, but can burrow into the ground to make their nests too. Field mice live just where their name suggests – in fields. But more and more mice are giving up their outdoor lifestyles to live indoors with us. They gravitate to where it’s warmer and safer for them to be.</p>
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<h2>How Are Mice Entering Your Home?</h2>
<p>Now we know the answer to the question where do mice live, we need to know how they entered in the first place. Mice can get into your home in a number of ways. Normal day to day wear and tear happens to our homes every day, and this deterioration is the perfect <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~how-to-get-rid-of-mice.com/how-do-mice-get-inside-the-house/">entry point for mice</a>. Once even just one mouse enters your property, it can be a huge problem because they breed so quickly. Let’s take a look at the different places around your home that a mouse might invade. And look at how they gain access to them.</p>
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<li><strong>Loft </strong>– Mice can get into your loft through pipes, vents, cracks in your roofing and your walls. In fact, most mice gain access to UK homes through the loft, as it’s normally the most forgotten about place in the home. It’s a great place for mice to live, with plenty of nesting materials and a readily available food source.</li>
<li><strong>Chimney </strong>– Mice are some of the best climbers around, and they will navigate their way down your chimney in no time at all.</li>
<li><strong>Doors </strong>– Damaged and badly fitted doors provide an easy access point for a mouse. Even the tiniest gap under your door could be the perfect entry point for a mouse infestation.</li>
<li><strong>Windows </strong>– The same with doors, if windows are badly fitted or damaged, mice will use them to get into your home.</li>
<li><strong>Roof </strong>– Rooves often fall into disrepair without us noticing, providing the perfect entry point for mice. Having damaged roof tiles and loose bricks makes cracks in your roof that mice can easily squeeze through.</li>
<li><strong>Garage </strong>– Having mice in your garage is a major problem that needs to be dealt with immediately. Mice gain easy access through open garage doors and cracks and crevices in the structure. If you keep your car in the garage, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://blog.nationwide.com/mice-in-car/">mice can even infest the engine</a> and interior and cause a whole lot of damage.</li>
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<h2>How To Keep Mice Out Of The House</h2>
<p>The best method of mouse control is preventing the problem in the first place. You can do easy mouse proofing around your home without having to spend too much money. Remember that you want to get rid of mice as quickly as possible, because of the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/dangers-of-mice/">dangers mice cause</a>. Here are our top tips on mice prevention that you can use around your UK home.</p>
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<li><strong>Remove food sources </strong>– Mice need food constantly to survive, which is one of the main reasons they may infest your home. Removing any food sources around your home will make an infestation far less likely to happen. Simply cleaning away crumbs and keeping on top of the housework will go a long way to preventing mice.</li>
<li><strong>Block any access points </strong>– Take a look around your home for any damage. Pay particular attention to doors, windows, lofts and roofs. You can get any repairs done that need doing. Then your home is much less likely to become susceptible to mice.</li>
<li><strong>Empty your bins </strong>– Never let your bins overflow and make sure that they all have tightly fitting lids. This goes along with the removal of food sources, because mice will be able to find plenty to eat in your bin.</li>
<li><strong>Clean regularly </strong>– Keeping a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/a37462/how-often-you-should-clean-everything/">great cleaning routine</a> in your home means that the clean surfaces and lack of food sources won’t attract pests.</li>
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<p>If you are experiencing problems with an infestation of mice, call us in for effective pest control.</p>
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2017-12-22T21:35:50-00:002017-12-22T21:35:50-00:00http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11954International Pest Control – November/December 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.6<div id="attachment_5390" style="max-width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IPCNovDec17_cover_001.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5390" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IPCNovDec17_cover_001-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IPCNovDec17_cover_001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IPCNovDec17_cover_001-300x425.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IPCNovDec17_cover_001.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cover Image Spodoptera frugiperda &#8211; Fall Armyworm, an invasive defoliating moth that has moved from the Americas to Africa with devastating consequences. To find out more visit https://www.cabi.org/projects/controlling-invasive-species/fall-armyworm/. Image source USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, Beltsville, Maryland, USA.</p></div>
<p>Our strapline at International Pest Control magazine is ‘because pests recognise no national boundaries’ and never has a phrase been so relevant when considering invasive pests. An invasive species is an organism that is not native to a specific location and that has a tendency to spread to a degree to cause damage to the environment, human economy or human health. With the rise in travel and global trade, we are being faced with new pest situations all the time. We cannot cover them all, but we try to pick out some to highlight how these species can cause problems.</p>
<p>Often, we are ourselves guilty of causing pest problems. The early explorers were keen to bring new samples back to home and in hindsight they brought back problems. Rhododendron is a fine example. A true beauty and a beast in one, that requires huge cost to manage. So too is the situation with many species around the world. We pick our top ten. Invasive pests are also not new. To illustrate this, we consider the mosquito in Brazil. I offer no apologies using the UK as an example of how invasive pests get out of hand. The situation within the British Isles demonstrates how island ecosystems are vulnerable. We look at two examples, the Oak Processionary Moth in greater London and the progression of one of many forest pests, Chestnut Blight that is invading UK Sweet Chestnut woodlands, as it has done in the USA.</p>
<p>Autumn is not just a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness but an opportunity for the industry to gather at various venues around the globe. With diary clashes, it is not possible to attend them all, but we have done our best to bring you a flavour of some of the major events.</p>
<p>Parasitec has spread its influence from its traditional Paris home and is now a regular fixture in Istanbul. Considering a growing influence, the annual Amenity Forum conference is similarly growing in importance in this often-overlooked niche. Demonstrating that bigger is often best, two milestones were reached in the US and Europe with the long running PestWorld and relative newcomer ABIM with their greatest attendance numbers ever and, to accommodate a growth in popularity, PestTech UK has moved to a larger home this year. Not to be outdone, the Brighton BCPC Conference continues to be a key location to discuss and learn about the regulatory environment</p>
<p>Elsewhere we consider new technology and how a Smartphone App is helping disease diagnosis in remote locations and with the media full of news concerning the EU stalemate vote on the herbicide glyphosate, we provide a comment from both sides of the fence as well as considering how new technologies are being been developed to improve weed control with a spotlight on dicamba.</p>
<p>It’s a busy issue after a busy year. IPC magazine was first published in 1958 and has for many years brought you the latest news, views, opinion and technical reports. Next year we reach 60 years as a publication and we have many ideas to bring to you over the next 12 months. If you have a story to tell and wish to add to our articles for our 60th year, please do get in touch.</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control November/December 2017
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Vol 59, Number 6</h3>
<h4>International news in Brief&#8230;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/international-news-brief-november-december-2017/"><em>read more</em></a></h4>
<h4>Association news</h4>
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<li>New career opportunity as the CEO of the BPCA.</li>
<li>Pest Control Association of the Philippines joins FAOPMA.</li>
<li>New EU report on sustainable Use of Pesticides.</li>
<li>NPMA launch new membership programs at PestWorld 2017.</li>
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<h4>Special Feature – Invasive Pests</h4>
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<li>From beautiful blossom to a weed gone wild &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
<li>An Invasive insect in Brazil in 1930 – <em>Anopheles gambiae</em> &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews.</em></li>
<li>A top ten of invasive pest species.</li>
<li>Invasion milestone for Oak Processionary Moth &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
<li>Blight continues to invade UK sweet Chestnut woodland &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Pest managers meet by the Bosphorus.</li>
<li>New home for Pesttech at Ricoh Arena.</li>
<li>Largest PestWorld in NPMA’s history in Baltimore.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Agriculture</h4>
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<li>Tell me phone, what’s destroying my crops?</li>
<li>BCPC Brighton Congress 2017 &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews.</em></li>
<li>Dicamba in the news for all the wrong reasons &#8211; <em>Martin Redbond.</em></li>
<li>ABIM 2017: The biggest gathering of biocontrol professionals – ever &#8211; <em>David Loughlin.</em></li>
<li>Still no agreement on new licence for glyphosate</li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture &amp; Amenity</h4>
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<li>Amenity Forum: Making a difference for everyone.</li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – November/December 2017 issue.</p>
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<h4>TZ: Biocontrol program manages Fall Armyworm</h4>
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<p>A programme developed by Russell IPM has proven to manage Fall Armyworm (<em>Spodoptera frugiperda</em>) in Tanzania successfully — reducing damage in winter maize to less than 5% compared to pesticides at 25-30%. The research by TPRI, Arusha, Tanzania was conducted in three regions in Tanzania in winter maize crops (June-September). The programme, based on the products Biotrine, Antario and Recharge is the result of years of development by the company. Recent reports from Cameroon came out in line with the Tanzania results confirming that the same sustainable solution can successfully outperform traditional pesticides.</p>
<div id="attachment_5378" style="max-width: 476px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5378" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page1_image1.jpg" alt="Fall Armyworm larvae" width="466" height="527" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page1_image1.jpg 466w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page1_image1-300x339.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page1_image1-265x300.jpg 265w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Fall Armyworm larvae seen in Ghana (J. Crozier, CABI)</p></div>
<p>In addition to developing a pheromone blend necessary to monitor for the pest, trials helped to identify the genotype of the current pest outbreak and its source. Fall Armyworm, is an alien, invasive insect pest, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. In 2016 it was detected in African countries: Nigeria, Sao Tomé, Benin and Togo and its presence has been confirmed in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Kenya, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are preliminary reports of the pest’s sightings elsewhere. (see IPC 59 (4) p232 ‘Fall Armyworms on march across Africa’). Due to the complex nature of the infestations; fast-spreading, high reproductive capacity and wide host range, the pest will likely soon be able to colonize most African countries and pose a greater still impact to these countries’ food security and livelihoods.</p>
<p>“We are very encouraged by the results showing for the first time that a biocontrol program can outperform traditional pesticide use. This provides a sustainable solution to a complex problem threatening food security across Africa.“ said Dr. Nayem Hassan, Head of Research and Development, Russell IPM.</p>
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<p>The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has announced the winners of its Excellence Awards, recognising the originality, creativity, passion and hard work of those in the environmental health sector. CIEH Excellence Awards reward true best practice, highlighting the individuals, organisations and projects that are leading the way in environmental health.</p>
<p>The Awards ceremony showcased the work of environmental health professionals in front of an expert judging panel, with winners being selected from seven categories. The winners were:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Best Environmental Health Project &#8211; Wirral Council.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Best Innovative Environmental Health Solution &#8211; Wiltshire Counci.l</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Outstanding Environmental Health Professional &#8211; Wayne Blything (Kick 4 Life).</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Outstanding Environmental Health Team &#8211; HS2 Local Authority Noise Consortium.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Outstanding Military Environmental Health Professional &#8211; Hannah McMorran (The Royal Navy).</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Environmental Hero (Air Quality) &#8211; Stephen Moore (Cannock Chase District Council).</p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">Rising Environmental Health Star &#8211; Jiani Ma (University of Birmingham).</p>
<p>Anne Godfrey, Chief Executive at the CIEH, added “Environmental health professionals are often unseen and unheard, despite doing some of the most important jobs which help businesses grow and improve and protect people’s health, safety and wellbeing. CIEH Awards are presented to those professionals who have really made a positive difference for the benefit of people, communities, and local businesses, and I would like to congratulate all of our winners for their wonderful work.”
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page2_image1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5379" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page2_image1.jpg" alt="" width="465" height="340" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page2_image1.jpg 465w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page2_image1-300x219.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px" /></a>Every year in the UK between 500 and 600 people sit pest management exams for the Level 2 RSPH certificate &#8211; with Rentokil putting forward up to half of the candidates every year. The highest scorer in this year’s exams was Rentokil employee James McKenna, who was recognised for his achievements at the RSPH Annual General Meeting in London.</p>
<p>Twenty-four-year-old James is certainly one to watch in the future scoring an impressive 95%, 94% and 91% respectively on the three units in the test &#8211; the highest in the country! James graduated from the University of Chester with a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and is currently studying for a Masters degree in Environmental Science at the University of the West of England in Bristol. James is currently a Local Technician for Rentokil Pest Control, covering the Bournemouth area.</p>
<p>James applied for a position at Rentokil Initial as he wanted to join a rewarding graduate scheme that would give him the chance to put his degree into practice, and provide him with lots of opportunities for progression. From the day he joined, the company has supported his academic endeavours by sponsoring him for various qualifications and developing his skills through on-the-job training and workshops, helping enhance his career prospects.</p>
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<p>British suppliers of professional use rodenticides to pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers are required to register with BASIS Registration Ltd by the end of December for the new UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime Point-of-Sale audit process. This requires rodenticide authorisation holders to ensure UK sellers of their professional use products pass the BASIS point of sale audit, and maintain this standard for the future. Audits will be carried out by independent assessors for BASIS. These begin in February and apply to all trade and retail premises, and internet sellers. Initial audits will be completed by 30 November then repeated annually. For sellers already enrolled in the BASIS Stores Inspection scheme, the 2018 cost is £30 per outlet. For rodenticide sellers new to the scheme, the cost per outlet is £176. Failure to comply will result in the seller no longer being allowed to sell professional use rodenticides with effect from the end of 2018. Authorisation holders are ultimately accountable for ensuring that all resellers of professional use rodenticides comply with audit requirements. Failure to do so may result in being reported to Trading Standards and HSE, and may result in restrictions to the authorisations concerned.</p>
<p>The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use is responsible to HSE as the UK Regulatory Authority for rodenticide stewardship implementation.
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<strong>For information about the </strong>UK<strong> Rodenticide Stewardship Regime see</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.thinkwildlife.org/stewardship-regime/">http://www.thinkwildlife.org/stewardship-regime/</a></p>
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<h4>USA: USDA to re-engage stakeholders on revisions to biotechnology regulations</h4>
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<p>The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations and will re-engage with stakeholders to determine the most effective, science-based approach for regulating the products of modern biotechnology while protecting plant health.</p>
<p>“It’s critical that the US regulatory requirements foster public confidence and empower American agriculture while also providing industry with an efficient and transparent review process that does not restrict innovation”, said Secretary Sonny Perdue. “To ensure we effectively balance the two, we need to take a fresh look, explore policy alternatives, and continue the dialogue with all interested stakeholders, both domestic and international.</p>
<p>“Today, we need to feed some 7 billion people. By the year 2050, that population will swell to 9.5 billion, over half of which will be living in under-developed conditions. To put the demand for food into perspective, we are going to have to double our production between now and 2050. We will have to produce more food in the next 30 years than has been produced in the last 8,000 years. Innovations in biotechnology have been helping American farmers produce food more efficiently for more than 20 years, and that framework has been essential to that productivity,” Perdue said. “We know that this technology is evolving every day, and we need regulations and policies that are flexible and adaptable to these innovations to ensure food security for the growing population.”</p>
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<h4>Germany: Bayer agrees to sell selected Crop Science businesses to BASF</h4>
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<p>Bayer has signed an agreement to sell selected Crop Science businesses to BASF for EUR 5.9 bn subject to regulatory approvals and successfully closing the Monsanto acquisition. The assets include Bayer’s global glufosinate-ammonium business and the related LibertyLink technology for herbicide tolerance, essentially all of the company’s field crop seeds businesses, as well as respective research and development capabilities. The transaction includes the transfer of relevant intellectual property and facilities, as well as more than 1800 employees primarily in the United States, Germany, Brazil, Canada and Belgium. As part of the agreement, BASF has committed to maintain all permanent positions, under similar conditions, for at least three years after closing of the transaction.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.icis.com">http://www.icis.com</a></p>
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<li>UK: Added EU protections against <em>Xylella fastidiosa</em></li>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page3_image1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5380" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page3_image1.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="370" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page3_image1.jpg 466w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NIB_page3_image1-300x238.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /></a>The European Commission’s Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCOPAFF) has approved (Thursday 19 October) increased protections against <em>Xylella fastidiosa</em>. The plant disease has devastated olive plantations in southern Italy and is killing plants and trees in areas across Europe. In September, the UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove wrote to the European Commission stressing that if EU protections were not increased, we would consider national measures, which could include a suspension of high risk imports. The disease, which could be deadly to oak trees, would be difficult to eradicate if it was to arrive, which is why the UK has pushed hard for these increased protections to help keep it out.</p>
<p>The new measures incorporate key proposals from the UK and include strengthened movement requirements on high risk plants and require quicker responses to potential findings of the disease.
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The new measures will take effect around the end of November, following a formal adoption process in the European Commission and will supplement measures already in place in the UK which require certain plants to be notified to the plant health authorities when they are brought into the country. This enables the Animal and Plant Health Agency to carry out targeted inspections as well as surveillance for disease in the wider environment.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.gov.uk">https://www.gov.uk</a></p>
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<h4>USA: EPA registers the Wolbachia ZAP strain in live male Asian Tiger Mosquitoes</h4>
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<p>On November 3, 2017, EPA registered a new mosquito biopesticide ZAP Males &#8211; that can reduce local populations of the type of mosquito (<em>Aedes albopictus</em> or Asian Tiger Mosquitoes) that can spread numerous diseases of significant human health concern, including the Zika virus. ZAP Males are live male mosquitoes that are infected with the ZAP strain, a particular strain of the “Wolbachia” bacterium. Infected males mate with females, which then produce offspring that do not survive. (Male mosquitoes do not bite people.) With continued releases of the ZAP Males, local Aedes albopictus populations decrease. Wolbachia, are naturally occurring bacteria commonly found in most insect species.</p>
<p>This time-limited registration allows MosquitoMate, Inc. to sell the Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes for five years in the District of Columbia and the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia. Before the ZAP Males can be used in each of those jurisdictions, it must be registered in the state or district.</p>
<p>When the five-year time limit ends, the registration will expire unless the registrant requests further action from EPA.</p>
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<h4>EU: Priority for new Chairman of Copa and Cogeca Phytosanitary Working Party</h4>
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<p>A top priority for Luc Peeters from Belgium, re-elected as Chairman of Copa and Cogeca Phytosanitary Questions Working Party, is to make sure that science comes first in EU decisions concerning authorisation of plant protection products (PPPs) on the market and that sufficient supplies of PPPs on the market are secured. Speaking after the vote, Mr Peeters said “A priority for us is about crop protection. We need PPPs to put in farmers tool box to ensure that we have a competitive, sustainable sector capable of meeting growing world food demand. Science must come first”. This was supported by new Vice-Chairman Guy Smith, farmer and Vice-President of the NFU of England and Wales, who said “If we lose key PPPs &#8211; glyphosate, neonicotinoid seed treatments- we will lose our competitiveness via a vis non-EU countries. We have strong scientific evidence from both the EU food safety and chemicals agencies (EFSA and ECHA) to support the re-authorization of the widely-used weed killer glyphosate for 15 years as there are no safety concerns.”.</p>
<p>Mr Peeters , manager of the Belgian fruit and vegetable cooperative Belorta drew attention too to the lack of plant protection products for speciality crops and minor uses. “Speciality crops” applies in particular to fruit and vegetables, seeds, flowers and plants amongst others and represent 70 billion euros annually. It is also important that the coordination facility for these crops has sufficient resources.” he stressed.</p>
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<h4>UK: New CRRU study monitors UK barn owl breeding</h4>
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<p>A new Barn Owl Monitoring Study (BOMS) has been published that tracks barn owl breeding success across five areas of the UK. Funded by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU), field work by Wildlife Conservation Partnership (WCP) is analysed at the University of Reading.</p>
<p>The purpose is to provide context for the Predatory Birds Monitoring Scheme (PBMS) and tracks liver residues of rodenticides annually in UK barn owls. Results are reported to HSE, which leads the Government Oversight Group for rodenticide stewardship, to assess the effectiveness of the regime.</p>
<p>The BOMS report identifies that barn owl breeding success from 2011 to 2015 showed fluctuations from year to year, probably caused by factors such as mortality of adults between breeding seasons, recruitment of young owls into the breeding population, availability of prey and, overriding these, climatic conditions. Of the five years studied, breeding was lowest in 2013, when only 23 out of 99 nests produced fledglings, and highest the following year when young owls flew from 78 of 121 nests monitored.</p>
<p>The report indicates that 1988 to 2015, reproductive performance in barn owls has not changed much. Although PBMS shows that many barn owls are exposed to rodenticides and BOMS shows that breeding success varies from year to year, co-author Colin Shawyer (WCP) says there has been a substantial increase in barn owl numbers since 1997, when the last comprehensive UK survey showed there to be about 4,000 breeding pairs.
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<li><strong>&#8230;</strong><em><strong>And Finally…</strong></em>USA: Plastic-eating caterpillars could save the planet – or maybe not</li>
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<p>In April, a developmental biologist and amateur beekeeper published a possible way to get rid of used plastic bags using larvae of a pest species for beekeepers &#8211; the greater wax moth (<em>Galleria mellonella</em>) which normally feed on beeswax. While cleaning out empty hive boxes that were infested with these caterpillars, Federica Bertocchini of the Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria in Spain put them in a plastic bag. To her surprise the larvae quickly ate their way out, leaving the bag riddled with holes. The paper reported a decomposition of polyethylene into ethylene glycol, a potential oxidative metabolite, after the treatment of polyethylene bags with caterpillar homogenate. As polyethylene is very hard to break down and we make 80 million tons a year, it is a big recycling challenge.
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<p>Researchers at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, have subsequently investigated whether it is actually a matter of a biochemical digestion by enzymes and/or bacteria in the caterpillars’ digestive tract or simply a mechanical milling. In the latter case, the plastic would be excreted chemically unchanged. The new group have demonstrated in simple control experiments which had not been carried out by the Spanish scientists that essential signals of ethylene glycol are missing in the previously published spectra and are instead identical to signals caused by an animal protein-fat mixture, as they would arise from caterpillar residues on the surface. Ah well – back to the drawing board.
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<p>Published in International Pest Control &#8211; November/December 2017 issue</p>
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2017-12-17T05:00:01-00:002017-12-17T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2017-12-17:pestsuk/2017-12-17T05:00:01-00:00Bed Bugs Or Fleas – How To Tell Which You Have<p>Oh no! You’ve woken up to itchy bites on your skin and a horrible feeling there may be pests lurking nearby. The next question is, is it bed bugs or fleas?</p>
<p>The key to telling the difference is to know the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~pesthacks.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-fleas-signs-of-fleas/">fleas in bed signs</a>. This will determine if there’s fleas in the bedroom, and if you’ve suffered a bed bug or flea bite.</p>
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<h2>Bed bugs or fleas – what’s the difference?</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/identify-bed-bug-bite/">bites of the bed bug</a> and flea do look incredibly similar. But luckily, there are ways to tell them apart. Here we’re going to be uncovering the difference to tell if it’s bed bugs or fleas that you’re dealing with.</p>
<p><img alt="Bed Bug Anatomy" height="280" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy.jpg" width="429" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11917" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy.jpg 429w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy-300x196.jpg 300w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy-320x210.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px" /></p>
<p>Another question you might ask after seeing a bug in your home is do bed bugs jump like fleas. We’re going to show you all of the differences between bed bugs and fleas so you know how to distinguish what type of infestation you have.</p>
<p>Whether you’re dealing with bed bugs or fleas, you want to get them out of your home as soon as possible. They will drive you crazy with their biting, which itch like no tomorrow! It’s important to find out which pest it is your dealing with, although whichever it turns out to be, you will still need a pest control treatment. Depending on whether it’s bed bugs or fleas you have, the treatment will be different.</p>
<p><img alt="flea anatomy" height="495" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-anatomy.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11941" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-anatomy.jpg 800w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-anatomy-300x236.jpg 300w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-anatomy-768x604.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
<p>Fleas and bed bugs have one major thing in common – they both need a warm blooded host to feed on for their meals. However, the difference here is that fleas will opt for hairy or furry mammals, like our pet cats and dogs. Bed bugs would much prefer to infest your bedroom and feed off you in your sleep.</p>
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<h2>Habits and how they spread</h2>
<p>So if you have a flea or bed bug infestation in your home, they will have got into your home in two different ways. If you have pets, a flea infestation is very much a possibility. Fleas jump onto an <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.wikihow.pet/Check-Cats-for-Fleas">animals fur</a>, and are transported wherever that animal goes.</p>
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<p><img alt="london cat with fleas" height="460" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cat-20773_640.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11764" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cat-20773_640.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cat-20773_640-300x219.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p><meta />Bed bugs on the other hand are generally spread by people. Those who travel a lot are a lot more likely to get a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">bed bug infestation</a> in their home that they bring back in their luggage.</p>
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<p><img alt="suitcase carrying bed bugs" height="419" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/suitcase-carrying-bed-bugs.jpg" width="630" class="alignnone wp-image-11946" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/suitcase-carrying-bed-bugs.jpg 640w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/suitcase-carrying-bed-bugs-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
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<p>Another difference between bed bugs and fleas is how long they live. An adult flea needs to feed a lot to stay alive, and will only live for about 2 weeks if they don’t have a host to feed off. A bed bug however can survive up to a year between meals, and don’t need to feed on anyone to still lurk in our homes.</p>
<p>Fleas breed incredibly quickly, and lay around 150 to 300 eggs every week. That means one flea can turn into a full blown infestation that gets out of hand very quickly. On the other hand, bed bugs only lay 200 eggs in their lifetime (they take anywhere from 10 months to a year if they aren’t killed in other ways). However bed bugs are a lot more difficult to eradicate.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs cannot fly and do not jump. To move around, they simply crawl across your bed. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~fleascience.com/flea-encyclopedia/life-cycle-of-fleas/adult-fleas/how-do-fleas-move/how-far-and-high-can-fleas-jump/">Fleas jump to heights</a> of almost 200 times their body length. This is how they transfer from host to host and how they get into your home.</p>
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<h2>The characteristics of bed bugs versus fleas</h2>
<p>If you’ve managed to catch one of these pests in your home, it’s time to tell them apart. Stick one of the pests on a clear piece of tape to stop them from running away. It’s also a great thing to do to show to your pest control expert. Here’s how you can tell if you’ve got bed bugs or fleas on your hands:</p>
<div id="attachment_11945" style="max-width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img alt="bed bug image" height="454" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-image.jpg" width="630" class="wp-image-11945" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-image.jpg 500w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-image-300x216.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">IMAGE OF A BED BUG</p></div>
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<li>Bed bugs are flat, whereas fleas are more of an oval shape that is skinnier and longer.</li>
<li>Fleas are smaller than bed bugs, normally around 2mm whereas bed bugs are 3.5mm.</li>
<li>Bed bugs only come out at night, and are most likely spotted around your bed, your bed frame, along your skirting boards and hiding in cracks and crevices.</li>
<li>Fleas are nocturnal as well, but you’re more likely to find them in your pets fur or infesting your carpets and upholstery.</li>
<li>Flea bites come in clusters and look very much like a mosquito bite.</li>
<li>Bed bugs are raised, flat red welts and often appear in a straight row or line, although sometimes it may just be one. They will not appear in a cluster like flea bites.</li>
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<div id="attachment_11944" style="max-width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="flea image" height="471" src="https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-image.png" width="630" class="wp-image-11944" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-image.png 752w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/flea-image-300x224.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">IMAGE OF A FLEA</p></div>
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<p>Now that you’ve been able to determine whether you have <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pest-solution-uk-flea-infestations/">flea infestation</a> or bed bugs, you need to find the solution to your problem. The only solution to these types of pests is to kill them. And for that to be truly effective, you need to call in a professional pest controller at the first sign of any sort of infestation.</p>
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2017-12-08T20:55:08-00:002017-12-08T20:55:08-00:00yt:video:jRoyf1s_Vk8Rat Prevention – Our Top Expert Tricks And Tips<p>In this post we’re going to be looking at the A-Z of tricks you can use to keep rats out of your home and how to do rat prevention in general.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/rat-control-london/">Rat pest control</a> and rat prevention go hand in hand. Prevention also tends to be a lot easier than having to hire a rat exterminator when you already have an infestation.</p>
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<h2>Getting rid of rats with these tricks</h2>
<p>Rats are incredibly destructive. They bring diseases with them wherever they go, and should be kept out of our homes by all means possible. A rat’s teeth never stop growing, and they have to gnaw on lots of different materials to keep them down. If you are finding holes and bite marks in your furniture or in different areas of your home, you can be sure there’s a rat lurking about nearby.</p>
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<p>Another reason you don’t want rats in your home is because they can breed at an alarming rate. So just having one rat in your home can turn into a million rats in as little as 18 months. That number of rats in one place could completely destroy a home.</p>
<p>Like most pests, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.cdc.gov/rodents/diseases/direct.html">rats can carry multiple diseases</a> which can then be transmitted to us. Remember that rats were the cause of the plague. Even coming into contact with their urine can cause serious illnesses, so rat prevention is crucial.</p>
<p><meta />So now you know how devastating it can be to have rats in your home, you will know why you need to get rid of them as soon as possible. We’re here to give you the essential pest control tips so that your house because a fortress against any sort of rat infestation. Read on to find out the A-Z guide on how to prevent rats in your UK home.</p>
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<h2>Keep Your Home And Garden Tidy</h2>
<p>A sure fire way of keeping rats away from your home is to keep your house and garden as neat and tidy as possible. Overgrown shrubs, trees and clutter in your garden provides a perfect shelter for rats. And it’s only a short jump from your garden into your home.</p>
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<p>Not only will clutter provide shelter, but it can also provide nesting materials and gather standing water that rats will love. Keep any tree branches away from the ground and away from your roof. This makes sure that rats don’t use them as a climbing frame to get into your home. You should also keep on top of all housework and make sure your <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/spring-cleaning-and-pest-prevention-a-quick-guide/">house is cleaned</a> regularly.</p>
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<h2>Seal All Entry Points</h2>
<p>This next rat prevention tip can be a personal DIY challenge. Have a walk around your house with a notepad. Note any possible entry points that a rat or any other pest for that matter could enter through. Remember that pests only need the tiniest gaps and cracks to get into your home.</p>
<p><meta />Cracks and crevices in your walls, doors and <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/windows/how-to-seal-windows/">windows need to be repaired and sealed</a> up to prevent rats from getting into your home. This is a great household habit you can get into, and repeat every month to make sure your home doesn’t fall into disrepair. It’s a much cheaper alternative than having to exterminate a full blown rat infestation further down the line.</p>
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<h2>Rat Traps</h2>
<p>One of the most common traps you can get for rats is using sticky paper. It’s a trap that a lot of UK homeowners use to determine whether they have a rat in their home or not. You can use these traps anywhere around your home, and leave them out overnight. In the morning, you might find that there are a few rodents stuck to the paper. This will be a sure sign that there is a rat problem in your home.</p>
<p>Then we have the baited rat trap or baiting station. These are handy little contraptions that, if used correctly, can be effective in preventing an outright infestation. You can easily lure a rat out of their hiding place by using something tasty. All that’s left for you to do is check on them daily and make sure you dispose of the rats and their <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/rat-droppings/">droppings</a> once you’ve caught them.</p>
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<h2>Food Storage</h2>
<p>Another handy household habit you should be practicing is storing all of your food in the correct way. Rats will be very attracted to any available food sources, including the smell and crumbs left over from food. Prevent rats by reserving all of you food in the right conditions to keep them away.</p>
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<p>You should get into the habit of cleaning up any spillages that happen. And look to emptying your bins on a daily basis. All of these things are a great food source for a rat, so they must be dealt with to prevent rats coming into your home.</p>
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<h2>Rat Deterrents</h2>
<p>These gadgets have been catching a lot of flak for <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.todayshomeowner.com/do-ultrasonic-electronic-pest-repellents-work/">not being very effective</a>, but everything is worth a try once! These devices emit a high-frequency noise that acts as a pest repellent.</p>
<p>All you have to do with these devices is plug your device. The sound waves will do the rest of the work.</p>
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2017-12-01T04:47:44-00:002017-12-01T04:47:44-00:00yt:video:RIrq2H0dZ60Do Moths Bite People Or Cause Allergies?<p>None of us are very keen on moths. They are unpleasant, creepy and pretty persistent when it comes to a rapidly growing infestation. If they’re getting out of control in your London home, you need to do <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/moth-control-london/">moth control</a> pretty sharpish. They’re definitely a pest you want to prevent.</p>
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<h2>Do Moths Bite People?</h2>
<p>One of these questions you might have about moths in your home is, do moths bite. Do we need to do moth treatment because moths bite people, or because their larvae want to chew our clothes and our pantry foods.</p>
<p>And here’s the answer. Domestic moths found in our homes have absolutely no interest in or even ability to bite people. In fact, out of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/top-20/">all of the moth species</a>, most moths have no mouth parts at all, or have atrophied or very basic mouths that cannot bite or chew. The larvae are the ones that munch on our clothing. Most species of adult moths don’t need to eat or drink. However, they are known to cause allergies that could be mistaken for bites.</p>
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<h2>Allergies Moths Cause</h2>
<p>Do moths bite us? No. But if they don’t bite us, then how do they <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pests-can-cause-allergic-reactions/">cause allergic reactions</a>? It’s all about the wings! A moth’s wings are plastered in tiny scales. These scales fall off, just like we shed skin. When these dusty particles are disturbed, or come into contact with other objects, they become airborne. This is what <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/allergy-triggers">triggers the allergens</a> and causes a reaction.</p>
<p>If you think you’re having a reaction to moths in your home, you will notice a variety of symptoms. These symptoms include swelling, small red bumps, itchiness and a rash on your skin that looks like a series of little bites (remember that they’re not though – unless another pest has been nibbling on you, which you ought to check).</p>
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<h2>How Do Moths Get Into Your Home?</h2>
<p>Many types of moth can quite easily enter our homes through open windows and doors. Our house lights confuse their internal GPS, so they make their way into our homes instead of flying towards the moon.</p>
<p>Clothes and carpet moths behave differently than regular moths though, and being attracted to dark corners, may come in as eggs on any kind of fabric or upholstery. Once this kind of moth is in your home, you probably won’t see them much in the day light. Usually, you will find them lurking in the darkest areas of your home. And of course, wardrobes, closets and anywhere else you store clothes are going to be their most favoured hotspots.</p>
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<h2>How To Get Rid Of Moths In Your Home</h2>
<p>So now you’ve determined that moths aren’t going to bite you. And if you aren’t allergic to them then they seem pretty harmless, right? Wrong. Moths can do a lot of damage to any sort of natural textiles and soft furnishings in your home, without you even noticing until it’s too late. Even if the adult moths don’t exactly have active jaws, the larvae mouth parts are lethal when it comes to your clothes!</p>
<p>We want to give you a short list on what you can do around your home to get rid of moths. And of course prevent moths from doing any damage to your property.</p>
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<li>Now we’re in winter, it’s pretty easy to keep our windows and doors closed. If you want to have a window open, draw the curtains so it acts as a shield against any light that may attract moths into your home.</li>
<li>Keep up a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/organization/establish-cleaning-organizing-routine/">great cleaning routine</a>. Vacuuming and decluttering your home goes a long way in not only preventing moths but a whole host of other pests too. Vacuuming also removes any moth eggs that may be ready to hatch in your carpets (remember to move furniture and vacuum under their too).</li>
<li>Store your textiles properly. Sealed bags and boxes are the right way to store any clothes or textiles for a long period of time. You don’t want moths to gain access to them. So, make sure you seal them up properly to avoid moth damage.</li>
<li>Clean your clothes before you store them. If you put any textiles away that are soiled, they are a huge attraction for moths. Always clean your textiles and clothes before you put them into storage to stop moths having a nibble.</li>
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2017-11-26T04:52:24-00:002017-11-26T04:52:24-00:00yt:video:3kXun2O4ejoBed Bugs Symptoms – Spot Them Early<p>Bed bugs are the worst pest out there. Luckily we know the bed bugs symptoms and signs of bed bugs UK, so you can get the right bed bug treatment in London. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">Bed bug control</a> is so important. Here we are going to give you bed bugs symptoms and how you can spot the early signs of an infestation.</p>
<p>Bed bugs are super crafty and <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~pesthacks.com/where-do-bed-bugs-hide/">hide in hard to spot places</a>. They feed on our blood, and live in the cracks and crevices where we stay, sleep and sit for long periods of time. Remember that bed bug infestations don’t just happen in dirty places. Bed bugs don’t discriminate, and will infest anywhere from the dirtiest slums to the nicest room at The Ritz.</p>
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<h2>Common Bed Bugs Symptoms And Signs</h2>
<p>The bed bug is normally an oval sort of shape, and has a reddish brown colour. Their bodies are flattened, but you can see them with the naked eye. Because of this flattened shape, they can hide in loads of different cracks and crevices. They can even crawl into different rooms and spread the infestation even further without you knowing.</p>
<p><img alt="Bed Bug Anatomy" height="411" src="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy.jpg" width="630" class="aligncenter wp-image-11917" srcset="http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy.jpg 429w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy-300x196.jpg 300w, http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/bed-bug-anatomy-320x210.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p>
<p>Knowing the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bedbugs/basics/symptoms/con-20026119">symptoms of a bed bug infestation</a> and getting it treated earlier on is far cheaper and easier than treating a full blown infestation. Bed bugs are often mistaken for other pests, and this gives them more time to spread. Look out for the early signs of bed bugs – their bites, stains and eggs. This is the best way you can stop an infestation from happening before it becomes serious.</p>
<p>Bed bugs thrive in most environments – they’re a really hardy pest. They can even live up to a year without needing to eat. So just leaving the house and waiting for the bed bugs to die isn’t really an option. Females can lay 200 to 500 eggs in a lifetime, which is how an infestation gets out of hand very quickly.</p>
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<h2>Finding Bed Bugs</h2>
<p>If you think you’ve <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/how-find-bed-bugs">found a bed bug</a>, inspect it up close to give you a clue to whether you’re dealing with an infestation. Bed bugs can look different depending on if they’ve fed lately. You’re best bet is to contain the bug and get your local pest controller to come and have a look to see what you’re dealing with. If it’s a bed bug control problem, you will need treatment immediately.</p>
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<h2>Bed Bugs Bites</h2>
<p>Bed bugs feed by biting us and ingesting our blood. This is a great early warning sign you have bed bugs. Bed bug bites are usually on your most exposed areas of skin like your arms, legs, face, shoulders, neck and hands. Bites normally appear in small groups together in the same area, but you may also be bitten in lines.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/identify-bed-bug-bite/">Bed bug bites</a> have symptoms of their own. They normally itch, form a red welt, may burn, may blister and swell up. All in all, you don’t want to bitten by bed bugs. Bites are the earliest warning sign you can get for a bed bug infestation. They will normally mainly bite at night, but you won’t feel them because the bites are painless at the time.</p>
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<p><meta />If you’ve been noticing bites on your skin when you wake up, it could be bed bugs you’re dealing with. Even if it’s not, it’s better not to take any chances and get a pest controller out to your property immediately.</p>
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<h2>Bed Bug Stains</h2>
<p>Bed bugs stain your sheets and you can spot these stains as an early sign of bed bugs. These stains may look like blood, or even rust coloured spots. The rust coloured stains are actually the bed bugs faeces.</p>
<p>Remember that bed bugs shed their skin and leave this behind in your house too. So along with any recently hatched eggs you may be finding their skin around too. They are normally clear coloured and can be hard to spot. This shed skin may also trigger allergies in some people when they get into the air.</p>
<p>Not only should you look for bed bugs on your sheets, you should also inspect your mattress and around your bed frame too. A <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bed-bugs-on-mattress/">bed bug infested mattress</a> is a very serious thing that has to be dealt with properly by a professional pest controller.</p>
<p>Bed bugs are the most difficult pest to get rid of for pest controllers. Treatment is extensive but important to full eliminate the bed bug control problem. Here at Empire we use heat treatment to get rid of bed bugs because it’s the most effective treatment that kills bed bugs at every stage of life. If you would like to talk to us more about professional bed bug extermination, get in touch with us today.</p>
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2017-11-19T05:00:01-00:002017-11-19T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2017-11-19:pestsuk/2017-11-19T05:00:01-00:00Food Pests And The Problems They Cause<p>Pest infestations are distressing for anyone who is suffering from them. And food pests one of the main infestations you should be really concerned about, because of the problems they can cause. Here we’re going to look at some common food pests, from food that attracts mice to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/moth-control-london/">moth pest control</a>. We’ll even throw in some fly control to keep those food pests out of your home.</p>
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<h2>Food Pests 101</h2>
<p>Remember that food doesn’t need to consist of a three course meal. Just some crumbs under the table, grease down the back of the over and a loaf of bread in the pantry could make a splendid meal for a pest.</p>
<p>Sharing your food with pests is definitely not an option for anybody. Most of the time we don’t want to share our food with other people, let alone pests! Get ready for the ways that common pest infestations of all shapes and sizes can affect our food, causing waste and ruin, and what you can do to stop them.</p>
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<h2>Pantry Moths</h2>
<p>Believe it or not there is actually a moth called a pantry moth. So obviously this is the moth which is most likely to infest your home for food. Despite these moths being a food pest, they don’t actually want to eat any of the food. They are attracted to the food because they want to lay their eggs on it. When these eggs hatch, the larvae then have plenty of food to eat until they grow up to the pupae stage.</p>
<p>A pantry moths favourite food in your home will be thinks like bread, cereal, flour and pasta. You can tell if there’s moths around because they leave a sort of silk webbing on any food they touch. Moth infested food then becomes inedible, and you will have to throw it away.</p>
<p>To prevent pantry moths from destroying and wasting your food, you need to make sure it’s stored properly. Avoid leaving cereals in an open box and put them in sealed plastic containers. You should also <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/how-to-prevent-moisture-humidity-and-mildew/">eliminate moisture</a> from around your kitchen because this is the perfect breeding ground for moths.</p>
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<h2>Rodents</h2>
<p>Rodents will eat anything they can get their little paws on. Anything that is in your fridge, your cupboards, your pantry – even your bin – is at risk of being nibbled on by a rodent. They don’t discriminate, and are super dirty. Any rodent that eats some of your food will leave behind bacteria, faeces, fur and saliva. That’s not something you want to be eating (it causes <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/avoid-food-poisoning-better-pest-control/">food poisoning</a>).</p>
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<p>The one big attraction for rodents in a home is food that is easily accessible. Leaving baked goods out on the side (we know it’s tempting because the smell is delicious) is not a good idea if you have a rodent control problem.</p>
<p>Make sure you are <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/tips-on-cleaning-the-kitchen/">cleaning</a> and wiping down any food preparation surfaces and cleaning up crumbs after food has been eaten. Without food lying around rodents will be less likely to be attracted into your home.</p>
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<h2>Food Flies</h2>
<p>Flies love fresh produce, and drinks like wine, beer and liquor. Basically anything that contains ripened fruit is a big attraction for flies. It doesn’t take much to attract a fly problem into your home.</p>
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<p>Flies also lay eggs on food the same as moths so their offspring have something to feed on when they hatch. Any food that has a moist film on it, a fly can lay eggs on. And we’re talking up to 500 eggs at a time. You don’t want flies anywhere near your food because you don’t know where they’ve been. The <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.theguardian.com/science/2010/jul/08/bacteria-fruit-fly-nematode-parasite">bacteria</a> that they carry is not something you want to be ingesting.</p>
<p>Keep your fresh fruit and veg in your fridge in the vegetable drawer. When it starts to get overripe, you should throw it away into a sealed bin that flies can’t access.</p>
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<h2>Kitchen Ants</h2>
<p>Ants are a plague for a lot of homeowners, especially in the summer. Ants are so crafty, they get into our kitchens really easily and often seem to appear from nowhere. They want to come into our homes specifically looking for food to take back to the colony. And they leave scent trails behind for their cohorts to follow. So if they do find a good food source, you can be sure that ant will be bringing his buddies back later.</p>
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<p>Crumbs, leftovers and cluttered countertops are an ants dream. They don’t particularly ruin our food, but it’s probably not something you want to be eating if ants have been crawling on it. Keeping a great <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/kitchen-cleaning-plan">kitchen cleaning routine</a> will go a long way in preventing ants.</p>
<p>Pests can ruin our food, and you want to keep them out of your home. Following these preventative tips and calling in one of our experienced exterminators will help to keep your food safe.</p>
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2017-11-12T05:00:01-00:002017-11-12T05:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2017-11-12:pestsuk/2017-11-12T05:00:01-00:00A new biological control method for the common furniture beetle with Spathius exarator<p><strong>Dr. Judith Auer, Alexander Kassel</strong>
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APC AG, Allround Pest Control AG, Ostendstr. 132, D-90482 Nuremberg, Germany;
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judith.auer@apc-ag.de. alexander.kassel@apc-ag.de</p>
<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Biological control using beneficial organisms is getting more and more important in the Integrated Pest Management. A new and effective strategy in the fight against the most common timber pest species in churches and museums, the furniture beetle <em>Anobium punctatum</em>, is based on the use of the parasitioid wasp species <em>Spathius exarator</em>. This braconid wasp parasitizes its host species by piercing its ovipositor directly through the wood surface followed by oviposition onto the beetle larva. Adult wasps emerge through a tiny 0.5mm wide wood hole, which can be clearly distinguished from the 2mm wide hole of <em>A. punctatum</em>. The wasp also parasitizes the brown powderpost beetle <em>Lyctus brunneus.</em> The house longhorn beetle <em>Hylotrupes bajuleus</em> is not killed and parasitized by <em>S. exarator</em>.</p>
<p>Since 2012 to 2016, a total of 53 <em>A. punctatum</em> infested buildings was treated with <em>S. exarator</em>. We present here the results of the monitoring of 29 buildings treated with <em>S.exarator </em> for two to three years by comparing the pooled basic parasitization rate before the first treatment with the pooled parasitization rate found during the last monitoring. Moreover, we show the mean cumulative increase of newly appeared exit holes of <em>S.</em> <em>exarator</em> and the mean decline of newly appeared <em>A. punctatum</em> exit holes on exactly defined areas in the treated objects.</p>
<p><em>Spathius exarator</em> treated objects show significantly higher parasitization rates compared to untreated objects (Mann-Whitney U; p= 4.41&#215;10-6). Concurrently with the increase in the parasitization rates and the corresponding number of newly <em>S.</em> <em>exarator</em> exit holes, the number of annually newly appeared exit holes of <em>A. punctatum</em> decreased. After three years, an average of 92,61% less furniture beetles emerged.</p>
<p>Our results reveal <em>S. exarator</em> as an efficient and sustainable biological control method of <em>A. punctatum</em>. Though, more practical experience will be required to develop a continuous application program optimizing treatment and rate of success.</p>
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2017-11-07T14:58:29-00:002017-11-07T14:58:29-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5318Landlord Pest Control Responsibility UK<p>Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, it’s important to know who needs to take care of things when it comes to having a pest control problem. Whether it’s a mice infestation in rented property, or a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">problem with bed bugs</a>, it’s vital to know the rules of landlord pest control responsibility UK.</p>
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<h2>What is the landlord pest control responsibility UK?</h2>
<p>Before you contact a pest exterminator (because this should be the first thing you do when you spot pests in your home), you should first have a look at your tenancy agreement. It may not be that your tenancy agreement includes anything about pest infestations, but if it does it will give you the information you need to take the next steps.</p>
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<p>Remember that pest control problems, if they are severe, do actually class as a health hazard. That is something that a land lord should be dealing with. Pest control problems are difficult to put a blame on. There’s lots of different reasons why a property may be experiencing pest control problems, anywhere from disrepair to living conditions. So to find out who is responsible for a pest control problem in your rented property, you need to find the root <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.angieslist.com/articles/8-common-problems-can-lead-pest-infestations.htm">cause of how the pests entered the premises</a>.</p>
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<h2>When The Landlord Is Held Responsible</h2>
<p>Landlords are required by UK laws to make sure you’re property is always properly maintained. This includes removing anything considered to be a health hazard. It’s their legal duty to you because you pay rent to them.</p>
<p>So if you’ve got rodents such as a rat problem in your property because of disrepairs, it’s the landlords job to repair it. It’s also their responsibility to treat the problem as well if the pests can be proven to have got it through cracks and crevices in the property. To do this though, you will need the help of a professional pest inspector. They can identify the root cause and the entry point for the pests in your home.</p>
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<p>Here are some reasons are pest infestation may happen in your home because of lack of or poor maintenance conditions.</p>
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<li><strong>Cracks and crevices in the walls </strong>– Any holes, gaps and cracks are the perfect entry points for pests to get into your home. Especially <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.thespruce.com/keeping-out-pests-in-winter-2656680">at this time of year</a> when it’s getting cold. A pest would love to set up house in your warm, cosy home. Remember to include the roof in repairs, as this is the most common entry point for a lot of pests.</li>
<li><strong>Broken plumbing </strong>– Having leaking pipes and <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bird-detritus-blocking-gutters/">blocked guttering</a> causes damp and mould. Moist conditions are the perfect place for a lot of pests, and are a huge attraction for a pest infestation. It’s really important to tell your landlord about any problems with damp in your rented property. Not only for pest prevention but also from a health aspect too.</li>
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<h2>When A Tenant Is Held Responsible</h2>
<p>Sometimes though, as hard as it is to admit, you could be the ones causing the pest control problem. These causes could be down to your lifestyle, such as:</p>
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<li>Failing to adequately clean up food</li>
<li>Not cleaning and tidying the house regularly</li>
<li>Not ventilating and keeping your home aired out</li>
<li>Letting clutter build up and not tidying it away</li>
<li>Not taking your bins out or not putting rubbish in sealed bins</li>
<li>Leaving dirty laundry and damp towels/clothing on the floor</li>
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<p>If you keep your property clean and tidy and can’t pinpoint a pest infestation to any of these reasons, you may have bought pests in from somewhere else. If you travel a lot, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/dont-bring-bed-bugs-home/">bed bug infestations can come home with you</a>. You can even pick up bed bugs from the back of a taxi or cinema seat. So it’s up to you to check and see if your bed bugs are your landlords responsibility in the UK.</p>
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<p>When you determine that the pest infestation is your fault, you need to call in professional pest control services to treat the problem. It will depend on what type of pest you have to what treat a pest exterminator will use.</p>
<p>If the pest control issue is not your fault, you should treat it just like any other health hazard on your property and get in touch with the landlord. You should contact them as soon as possible to inform them of the situation.</p>
<p>Whoever is responsible for the treatment of the pests should immediately phone a pest control service. Choose one that is experienced in dealing with that type of infestation. Landlords may be reluctant to deal with infestations because it’s hard to determine the cause. So in this case you can contact your local council and speak to the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.gov.uk/report-pest-problem">Environmental Health Department</a>.</p>
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2017-11-05T04:00:01-00:002017-11-05T04:00:01-00:00tag:feedblitz.com,2017-11-05:pestsuk/2017-11-05T04:00:01-00:00Bed Bugs On Mattress – What To Do Next<p>Have you ever had to face a bed bug infestation in your home? If so, you’re first thought was probably how on earth am I going to treat these bed bugs infesting my mattress. Our guide to bed bugs on mattress problems is going to give you all the information you need on how bed bugs may have entered your home, how to treat your mattress and how to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/top-10-dos-donts-bed-bug-prevention/">prevent a bed bug infestation</a> happening again in the future.</p>
<p>Naturally, because they’re bed bugs we are dealing with here, the bed and the mattress are the places where you’re going to find these pests first. We want to give you 10 steps to take when you find bed bugs on your mattress.</p>
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<h2>How Have Bed Bugs Infested Your Mattress?</h2>
<p>Bed bugs could have got into your mattress in a number of ways. If you travel around a lot, this could be the main source of bed bugs in your home. Bed bugs are a huge problem when travelling, and you could be bringing them home in your luggage. You can also catch bed bugs by bringing home second hand items from someone else’s property that was infested.</p>
<p>You can find bed bugs in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Clothing and suitcases</li>
<li>Hotels, motels and resorts</li>
<li>Cinemas</li>
<li>Parks</li>
<li>Storage facilities</li>
<li>Bedding</li>
<li>Second hand furniture</li>
<li>Purses and rucksacks</li>
<li>Taxis and public transport</li>
</ul>
<p>Having poor hygiene, a dirty home, dirty sheets and dirty laundry possibly contribute to you suffering from a bed bug infestation in your home. But don’t make the mistake that bed bugs only infest dirty homes – they will be infest any property, even if it’s clean and tidy.</p>
<p>Bed bugs are <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.rentokil.co.uk/blog/nocturnal-pests-supermoon/#.WeT0mRNSyis">a nocturnal pest</a>, so they will mainly do their dirty work at night. This is because they are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide. This gas comes out of you in bucket loads as you sleep. This is why your bed and other items of furniture (like sofas) are usually infested by bed bugs.</p>
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<h2>How To Tell If You Have A Bed Bug Infestation</h2>
<p>It’s not going to be hard to tell that you’ve got a bed bug infestation, but there can be some confusion surrounding which pests may be biting you. You have to make sure that there are no bed bugs hiding under your bed either.</p>
<p>Here are some <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/bedbugs-infestation#1">signs of a bed bug problem</a> you can look out for to indicate you have an infestation:</p>
<ul>
<li>Having red, itchy bite marks</li>
<li>Faecal matter staining the mattress and sheets</li>
<li>A peppery smell in the room</li>
<li>Blood stains on the sheets or pillows</li>
<li>Spotting small white egg shells in or on your mattress</li>
<li>Spotting live bed bugs on mattress seams</li>
</ul>
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<h2>How To Kill Bed Bugs On Mattress Instantly</h2>
<p>Most home remedies to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.goodhousekeeping.com/institute/a19211/how-to-get-rid-of-bedbugs/">kill bed bug</a> don’t always work effectively because they are simply not up to the job. Bed bugs can spread to every single room of your house, so a full blown infestation must be treated by a pest control expert.</p>
<p><meta />Having your house treated for bed bugs may involve either a heat treatment or insecticide treatment for the bed bugs in your mattress. Here at Empire, we use heat treatment, as it’s the most effective form of bed bug treatment.</p>
<p>Heat treatment is the fastest way to get rid of bed bugs in and on your mattress because it kills bed bugs quickly at a high temperature. It guarantees 100% eradication of any insects lurking in your done if it’s carried out by a professional. The great thing about heat treatment is that it doesn’t matter what stage of life the bed bug is in, because the high heat will kill them all quickly. Based on the size of your property, it can take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours to treat your home.</p>
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<h2>Other Treatments The Professionals Offer</h2>
<p>With insecticide treatments for bed bugs on mattress issues, there are a number of different options. Insecticides have been used for years to control and exterminate bed bugs. But modern technology has allowed us to move away from toxic options. We are ever moving towards eco-friendly treatments such as heat bed bug treatment.</p>
<p>The substances they use in bed bug extermination now are incredibly advanced, and will have no long term impacts on your health as long as you listen to your professional pest technician and follow all instructions carefully.</p>
<p>You can find out more information on how to hire Empire for a bed bug treatment and the services we offer by giving us a call today. We will let you know how long it will take to be finished, what the steps are and book you in at a time and date to suit you for your treatment. This is because we know your time is valuable. Bed bugs are a particularly nasty pest to get rid of, which is why we offer <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">24 hour bed bug control</a> in London and the surrounding areas.
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<h2>How To Prevent Bed Bugs From Re-Infesting Your Mattress</h2>
<p>There are some simple precautions you can take to prevent bed bug infestations from reoccurring in the future, such as <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/spring-cleaning-and-pest-prevention-a-quick-guide/">deep cleaning your home</a>. To that end, here’s our guide to keep bed bugs out of your home after a bed bug mattress treatment.</p>
<ul>
<li>Don’t leave luggage inside, unpack outside;</li>
<li>Get a protective bed bug mattress cover;</li>
<li>Don’t bring home second hand furniture or bedding;</li>
<li>Wash all your bedding and sheets on a high temperature;</li>
<li>Vacuum regularly;</li>
<li>Declutter your home.</li>
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<p>At Empire Pest Control, our team of time honoured pest control officers have an unparalleled level of knowledge and experience, making us the foremost providers of <strong>24 hour pest control in the holland park w14 area</strong> and throughout London. There is no type of pest infestation that we haven&#8217;t successfully dealt with. Our combination of affordable pricing and outstanding service levels makes us the leading providers of <strong>24 hr pest control in holland park w14</strong>.</p>
<p>We are the leading Pest Control company in holland park w14, we offer a wide range of pest control services to eliminate unwanted pests from your premises. EPC also offer advice and help to prevent unwanted pests gaining access back into your property. We carry out one-off treatments and contract work to both commercial and domestic customers in West London and the surrounding areas. Our aim is to deal with your request within 24 hours from the time of your call. one of the most common nuisance that affect people and properties daily, whether residential or commercial are a variety of pests, e.g. rats, moths, birds and insects, to mention only a few.</p>
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<p>We at EPC pride ourselves not only on the high standard of work we carry out but on our undisputed reputation. Call us now on 0800 633 5220 for an instant quote on pest control holland park w14, alternatively fill in the instant request form on the right and one of our team will call you back.</p>
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<p><span>When shopping around and thinking about choosing a pest control company to handle your needs, there are a few pointers you should take into consideration. As well as the more obvious <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/checklist-hiring-pest-controller/">signs of a good pest company</a>, when looking for a good pest control company, always ask a potential firm these 10 questions to ask pest control prospects, and you are more likely to get a high quality standard of service. We hope you find our infographic helpful&#8230;</span></p>
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<h2>Tips for <span>choosing a pest control company</span></h2>
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<h3>1. What are your credentials?</h3>
<p><em>You must ensure that any pest control company and their technicians are entirely certified and up to date on all the knowledge that goes into pest control. If the person is trying to avoid providing the actual certification details, then that&#8217;s a red flag.</em></p>
<h3>2. Are your technicians CRB checked?</h3>
<p><em>Just as important as choosing a pest control company itself, you want to make sure that the person who is actually coming onto your property is completely <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record">checked out for a criminal record</a>. It&#8217;s your property and family on the line. So make sure that you get a clear “Yes” before you bring them into your home.</em></p>
<h3>3. Can I see some testimonials?</h3>
<p><em>Any good company will be more than willing to provide you with customer testimonials, and anyone that isn&#8217;t is either too new to the service to be of help to you, or is trying to hide something from you. Specifically ask for testimonials and see how open they are to this process.</em></p>
<h3>4. What services do you offer professionally?</h3>
<p><em>When choosing a pest control company, it&#8217;s important to know what they really specialise in. This is because you want a company that is a good match for your particular kind of household pest. Not just someone who sprays pesticides for a living.</em></p>
<h3>5. Have you dealt with these pests before?</h3>
<p><em>If you have an uncommon pest, it&#8217;s important to make sure that you are approaching the right company. You need to know that they&#8217;ll have the experience to help you get rid of the pest infestation the right way, for good.</em></p>
<h3>6. What do you recommend?</h3>
<p><em>It&#8217;s a good idea to see what they recommend for their treatment plan, so that you can be forearmed ahead of time with the knowledge. They should be happy to give you a few ideas, but they a responsible company won&#8217;t guarantee anything until they see the issue for themselves.</em></p>
<h3>7. What chemicals do you use?</h3>
<p><em>Some companies offer green options with natural <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.who.int/topics/pesticides/en/">pesticides.</a> So, you should see if this is an option for the safety of your children and pets. This is an important choice of questions to ask pest control companies.</em></p>
<h3>8. Are you insured?</h3>
<p><em>You want to make sure that the company is insured so that you do not have to be responsible for any damage that comes to your home from treatment.</em></p>
<h3>9. Do you offer guarantees?</h3>
<p><em>Some pests cannot be guaranteed with one application, but check to see if the company will provide some kind of guarantee for your comfort and financial safety.</em></p>
<h3>10. Must I leave my home during treatment?</h3>
<p><em>This is important to know so that you can make other arrangements as soon as possible. It will feel more secure for you and your loved ones if you use this as one of your questions to ask pest control firms.</em></p>
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2017-10-12T18:59:09-00:002017-10-12T18:59:09-00:00yt:video:MLYpyFj72zITypes Of Mice In The UK<p>We all know what a mouse looks like. They’re the tiny little mammals with long tails and big eyes. However, there are several types of mice in the UK.</p>
<p>You can find mice wherever you go in the world, because they literally live on every continent. And even though the song about ‘Three Blind Mice’ is actually pretty accurate (mice can’t see very well at all), their remaining sense are fantastic.</p>
<p>Mice are some of the most adaptive pests around. As long as they feel safe and are close to a food source, they will most definitely want to stick around for the long haul. In the UK, there’s a couple of different mice species you might recognise. Not all of them are considered to be pests, but here are three of the most common that can do a lot of damage if <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/signs-you-have-mice/">mice infest your home</a> or business.</p>
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<h2>The Field Mouse</h2>
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<p>The field mouse is a type of mouse in the UK that poses a huge threat to businesses, especially in the farming and agriculture industry. If you have a lot of food, furniture or other things stored, when the winter comes mice will love to infest this storage. The field mouse is also known as <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_mouse">the wood mouse</a>.</p>
<p>Let’s look at the defining features of a field mouse. They are super tiny, around 8 cm in length (with their tails as the same length as their body). Field mice are a sandy, orange colour, with yellowish fur and white on their belly.</p>
<p>Field mice can breed pretty much all year round, and only have a few months off in the winter. It normally takes a female field mice around 25 days to birth her babies.</p>
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<h2>The House Mouse</h2>
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<p>The <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_mouse">house mouse</a> is active all year round. These types of mice in the UK can become a problem for you at any point of the year, and infest your home very quickly. The average house mouse if around 7cm in length, with a tail that’s as long as their body. You can distinguish them from a rat because they are smaller, with larger eyes and ears.</p>
<p>In each litter of house mice, there can be from 4-16 of them. They have around 7-8 litters a year, with a pregnancy that lasts 3 weeks. This means a house mouse infestation can become out of control incredibly quickly.</p>
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<h2>How To Tell The Difference Between These Two Types Of Mice In The UK</h2>
<p>House and field mice look incredibly similar. But you can <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2017/07/house-mouse-and-field-mouse/">tell the difference</a> if you know what to look out for.</p>
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<li>House mice don’t have colour separation at the bottom of their body;</li>
<li>A house mouse is mostly grey;</li>
<li>Field mice have tails that are two different colours;</li>
<li>These mice burrow under plants;</li>
<li>Field mice have white bellies;</li>
<li>House mice carry different diseases from field mice.</li>
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<p>Having either of these mice infesting your home or business can end up in extensive damage and health problems for you and your family. To stop this hazard happening, call in a professional mice exterminator like Empire to help you with your mouse infestation.</p>
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<h2>The Yellow Necked Field Mouse</h2>
<p>The yellow necked field mouse is seen a major threat to people who live in rural areas of the UK. Known for chewing through wiring, this mouse poses a serious fire risk to home and business owners.</p>
<p>You can tell the yellow necked field mouse because, you guessed it, they have a yellow neck. Whilst the rest of their fur is brown, they have white on their underside and a yellow collar.</p>
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<h2>How To Deal With A Mouse Infestation</h2>
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<p>The first thing you need to look at when you know you have a mouse infestation is what level the infestation is at. You need to know how many mice you have on your property before you can do any sort of extermination or DIY pest control.</p>
<p>If you want to properly eradicate any type of mouse problem and guarantee results, you should book in <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/mouse-control-london/">a mouse control treatment</a> with a licensed, professional pest controller, because they have the experience and expertise to do the job properly. Contacting your local pest controller makes sure your infestation is handled in the most efficient and effective way possible.</p>
<p>You can keep mice away from your home by using a few of these handy tips:</p>
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<li>Store your food in containers that have sealed lids and are made of metal, glass or plastic;</li>
<li>Make sure your bins are emptied on a regular basis, and have a properly fitting lid that is cleaned regularly;</li>
<li>Look around your home for possible mouse entry points and seal them securely;</li>
<li>Use <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.orkin.com/rodents/mouse-control/trapping-mice/">snap traps or glue traps</a> to deal with the odd mouse on your property. Remember to place them properly to keep pets and children safe;</li>
<li>Use baits effectively to trap any mice on your property. Mice are super intelligent, so you need to have great knowledge of their habits and behaviour in order to use baits properly.</li>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-10-01:pestsuk/2017-10-01T04:00:01-00:00Identifying Mouse Versus Rat Droppings<p>Having any sort of pest problem in your home can be very stressful and leaves you feeling upset and annoyed. Rodents are one of the most common pest problems in London that we deal with on a daily basis.</p>
<p>Finding any sort of rodent droppings in your home can be really confusing. This is because of what type of pest may have left them. A lot of us will need help identifying <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/mouse-control-london/">mouse</a> droppings and rat droppings, because of how similar they are.</p>
<p>However, if you know what to look for, there are some big differences you will be able to spot. Now we will warn you, you’ll have to get up close and personal with the poo! But it’s really important that you do so you can identify what type of rodent control problem you have. Then you can decide what to do next, and figure out your options for rodent extermination.</p>
<p>Here is our guide on identifying <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/11620-2/">mouse versus rat</a> droppings, and the differences you will be able to stop to help you identify your rodent type.</p>
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<li><strong>Size </strong>– Because you probably haven’t spotted the rodent who is leaving the droppings, you can note the size of them to tell which rodent might be infesting your home. Mouse droppings are normally around 6mm in length, whereas rat droppings are significantly bigger at around 19mm.</li>
<li><strong>Colour </strong>– The time the droppings have been left determines what colour they will be. If droppings have been there for a longer length of time, they will be lighter in colour. Whereas fresh droppings are almost black. Mice and rats have the same colour droppings, so it’s not a very good identifier.</li>
<li><strong>Quantity </strong>– Mice poo, a lot! If you’ve all of a sudden found hundreds of droppings in your home, remember that a handful of mice even spending an hour there could produce such a mess. Rats don’t poo as much as mice do, around 40-50 pellets a day compared to 70 in mice. So if there’s more droppings present, you’re probably dealing with a mouse.</li>
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<p>When dealing with rodents, you have to remember that the droppings are very dangerous. A lot of different disease can be transferred through rodent faeces. If you plan on handling any droppings, make sure to wear protective clothing including a face mask. Afterwards, you must <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.cdc.gov/rodents/cleaning/index.html">clean and disinfect</a> the area fully.</p>
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<p>In short, yes, they do. Cockroaches are a real concern to have in your home and around your family because of the diseases they carry. They are absolutely riddled with bacteria, and can spread this around your home and transmit it to your family. As well as their potential for disease and illness, having cockroaches in your home can also trigger allergies and asthma.</p>
<p>Below, we’re showing you a few ways cockroaches can pose a threat to your family’s health.</p>
<h2><u>Cockroaches Spread Bacteria</u></h2>
<p>Think about what cockroaches eat and where they go. Not a nice thought. All of the bacteria picked up from the dirty places they like to frequent gets onto their bodies. Then they enter your home, and leave a trail of bacteria behind them. Cockroaches Spread Bacteria like E.Coli And <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.nhs.uk/Conditions/salmonella-infection/Pages/Introduction.aspx">Salmonella</a></p>
<p>Cockroaches contaminate food or spread their bacteria on surfaces when they come into contact with them. At the moment, cockroaches are known to carry over 30 diseases that can cause severe health problems to humans. These include E.coli and Salmonella. The tell tale signs of these diseases are stomach cramping and abdominal pain, followed by diarrhoea and vomiting. In young children, this is especially dangerous.</p>
<p>It’s not completely uncommon for very young children and people with lower immune systems to have to be hospitalised due to one of these diseases. In some cases, they’ve even been known to be fatal.</p>
<h2><u>Asthma Attacks And Allergic Reactions</u></h2>
<p>When cockroaches leave their saliva and droppings behind, it can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions very quickly. The same as dust mites, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pests-can-cause-allergic-reactions/">cockroach allergens</a> can affect your family when they get into the air and then we breathe them in.</p>
<p>People who live in cities and urban areas like London are more likely to be affected by a cockroach infestation. If you live in London and are experiencing a pest control problem, try calling in <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">Empire Ltd</a> in to help.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-09-24:pestsuk/2017-09-24T04:00:01-00:00International Pest Control – September/October 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.5<div id="attachment_5237" style="max-width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5237" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001-300x425.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001-768x1087.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IPC_SepOct17_Cover_001-724x1024.jpg 724w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Cover image:</strong> <em>Beauveria bassiana</em> is not just for crop protection. As part of the development process of a new biocontrol product for bedbugs called Aprehend, Giovani Bellicanta, postdoctoral scholar in Penn State’s Department of Entomology, examines one of several containers of bedbugs in the research team’s laboratory. <strong>Credit</strong> Patrick Mansell.</p></div>
<p>Nature is never more damaging than when it comes to extremes of weather. Certainly, this was the experience of residents in the Caribbean and the US, early this September, when Storm Irma, with her 185mph winds, flew through leaving destruction in her wake. Millions of homes have had electricity cut-off, areas were flooded, property destroyed and sadly lives lost. Meanwhile as I write this, Storm Aileen came through the UK at a more sedate 50mph last night and I lost a few apples off my tree and the rubbish bin fell over. Puts life in perspective.</p>
<p>Nature is also the enemy when it comes to pest management. We are all in the industry of applied biology looking for solutions for when biology goes bad and as Autumn is the season of conferences and events, there are plenty of opportunities to gather and discuss the latest science and research surrounding new products and techniques to solve pest problems.</p>
<p>This issue we focus our special feature on the fastest growing sector in the crop pest management industry, that of biocontrol and biological pest management or the art of using good biology to control bad biology.</p>
<p>We start by offering a preview of ABIM that takes place in October and report back from the Biopesticide Europe event that took place last June. We help Biobest celebrate 30 years; Certis educates us on the role of biorationals and Biofeed teach us how to control Fruit Flies without residues. With a nod to role biostimulants play in pest management we are pleased that Bioplant Naturverfahren shows us how strawberries can be naturally protected from mould. It’s not all about crop protection however and the team at ConidioTec are crossing boundaries by taking a biocontrol approach to the biggest public health pest, bedbugs.</p>
<p>We often hear of notable industry retirements from US and Europe so I am happy to offer some balance. In public health, we note the retirement of a long serving professional who improved pest control for 40 years in Dubia. We also preview Pest-Protect Germany which takes place next year. Futura also introduce us to how the IoT is improving pest control.</p>
<p>In agriculture, our Technical Consultant Martin helps our understanding of wheat blast that has invaded some regions in South America and also now jumped to the Asian continent. I also put finger to keyboard to write about LED lights, as a consequence of receiving recent correspondence that suggests LED can be used to manipulate insects attack on plants. It was an illuminating exchange.</p>
<p>Finally, we look at plantations pests from the extremes of our northern temperate region to consider successful strategies for Chestnut Blight and Red Palm Weevils.</p>
<p>I will be at various events this October, including ABIM in Basel, so if you are there and reading this, look me up. I am the tall one with glasses.</p>
<p>See you in November.`</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control September/October 2017
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Vol 59, Number 5</h3>
<h4>International News in Brief&#8230;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/international-news-brief-septemberoctober-2017-issue/"><em>read more</em></a></h4>
<h4>Association News</h4>
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<li>UK Agriculture minister to open BCPC congress.</li>
<li>Focusing on the role of biological products in sustainability.</li>
<li>Formation of the Confederation of EuroAsian Pest Management Associations (CEAPMA).</li>
<li>Biocontrol features at Amenity Forum – Keeping Britain Moving.</li>
<li>ANECPLA wins the Gold Star for the Professional Excellence in Spain.</li>
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<h4>Special Feature &#8211; Biocontrol</h4>
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<li>The biocontrol business world meets at ABIM Basel.</li>
<li>Could biocontrols be the solution to combat age-old bedbug problem..</li>
<li>Biobest invented the buzziness.</li>
<li>Efficient Fruit Fly pest control using Gravity controlled Fluid Release (GCFR) technology with zero chemical sprays &#8211; <em>Michal Sarfati, Tamar </em>Goshen<em> and Nimrod Israely</em>.</li>
<li>Successful biorational control in outdoor crops &#8211; <em>Jan Mostert.</em></li>
<li>What plant strengtheners can do for strawberries – an alternative perspective &#8211; <em>Rolf Würthle and Maria Borlinghaus.</em></li>
<li>Biopesticides industry meets in Madrid &#8211; <em>David Loughlin.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Block your diaries for Pest-Protect 2018 in Bremen &#8211; <em>Andy Beckmann.</em></li>
<li>Australian conference expands to meet industry needs.</li>
<li>The irresistible fragrance of dying vinegar flies.</li>
<li>Founder of pest control in The Emirates steps down after 40 years.</li>
<li>Presenting the new eMitter cloud based pest control solution &#8211; <em>Daniel Schroeer</em><em>.</em></li>
<li>New funding for Pelsis to support ongoing organic growth strategy.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Agriculture</h4>
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<li>Wheat blast – a moving target &#8211;<em> Martin Redbond.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture &amp; Amenity</h4>
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<li>LED lights – do they attract or repel insects? &#8211; <em>David Loughlin</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Forestry &amp; Plantations</h4>
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<li>Defining a programme and strategy for the management and containment of Red Palm Weevil &#8211; <em>Mona Chaya.</em></li>
<li>Chestnut blight causes movement prohibition in south west England &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – September/October 2017 issue.</p>
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<h4>UK: Ubiqutek<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> launches professional RootWave<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> hand-weeder</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5222" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image2.jpg" alt="" width="464" height="318" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image2.jpg 464w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image2-300x206.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px" /></a>Featured at last year’s October Amenity Conference, Ubiqutek has launched the RootWave Pro, an award winning professional hand-weeder designed to spot weed and treat invasive species. The RootWave Pro zaps weeds with electricity and is presented as an alternative to chemical use. Generating heat directly within the weed ensures that no energy is wasted and the roots are always treated, making the product an economical and sustainable solution for weed management. RootWave Pro uses electricides to treat deep into the roots making it ideal for treating any weed, including the toughest invasive species. RootWave Pro is available to hire as well as buy.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~rootwave.co/">http://rootwave.co/</a> or <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~ubiqutek.com/">http://ubiqutek.com/</a>.</p>
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<h4>USA: New ortho® home defense® bed bug trap</h4>
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<div id="attachment_5221" style="max-width: 236px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5221" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image1.jpg" alt="Home defense" width="226" height="241" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ortho Home Defense Provides a Straightforward and Comprehensive Product Line to Fight Bed Bugs</p></div>
<p>With news reports of bed bug infestations on the rise across the country, Ortho has unveiled its Ortho® Home Defense® Bed Bug Trap. Developed in partnership with Drs. Gerhard and Regina Gries at Simon Fraser University, the trap’s attractant pheromone was developed to lure, trap and detect bed bugs quickly. In conjunction with the trap launch, Ortho commissioned a new survey to uncover fears about bed bugs. It seems nearly 58% would rather be naked in public than have bed bugs. The portable, pesticide-free trap uses a newly identified, patent-pending attractant pheromone to lure bed bugs out of hiding by tricking them into thinking they have reached a safe shelter. If bed bugs are present, the trap captures them permanently in a sticky pad, allowing users to quickly and confidently confirm their presence through a viewing window.
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<strong>For more information visit</strong>: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.ortho.com/smg/gosite/Ortho-v2/home">Ortho.com/BedBugs.</a></p>
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<h4>Pakistan: Papaya pest squashed through biocontrol</h4>
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<p>Papaya once covered some 921 hectares in the two coastal Pakistan provinces, according to the National Agriculture Research Council (NARC) but a severe infestation of the papaya mealybug (<em>Paracoccus </em>marginatus) nearly wiped out papaya orchards. A system was developed by agro-biotechnologists and entomologists at the Pakistani chapter of CABI to replace conventional pesticides with the use of <em>Acerophagus papayae</em>, a parasitoid (insects whose larvae parasite upon and eventually kill the host). In 2014, under CABI’s papaya pest management programme, <em>A. papayae</em> specimens were collected from the coastal areas, reared in the laboratory and then released into papaya plantations after screening and environmental assessments. CABI researchers also set up a Natural Enemies Field Reservoir on the farmers’ fields to breed the parasitoid as well as eight other natural predators of the papaya mealybug.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image4.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5223" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image4.jpg" alt="Papaya" width="374" height="255" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image4.jpg 374w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page1_image4-300x205.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /></a>The plan is to boost research and development to strengthen the bio-control process to completely contain papaya mealybug. The provinces’ farmers’ organisations and vegetable and fruit traders’ associations will also be engaged in this regard as key stakeholders. Controlling the papaya mealybug has helped contain its potential spread to commercial crops like citrus, tomato, aubergine, peppers, mulberry, beans and peas, sweet potato, mango, cherry, and pomegranate. Annual losses, had these crops been affected, would have run into millions of dollars. The bio-control approach has saved the papaya (farming) and also increased profits by reducing expenses on the pesticide sprays once used to fight the pest.
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<strong>Source: </strong>Taken from an original article &#8211; part of a series on invasive species supported by CABI</p>
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<h4>Kenya: Farmers find respite from ravages of striga weed</h4>
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<p>The striga weed that has been endemic in bread basket of western Kenya is to blame for reduced maize harvest while escalating food insecurity and poverty among households. It can survive in the soils for a lengthy period while insufficient knowledge among farmers has worsened its spread. Maize farmers in Western Kenya were at some point forced to abandon cultivation of the critical staple due to striga weed attack amid absence of interventions to contain it such as herbicides.</p>
<p>A new maize variety, Imazapyr resistant herbicide – coated seed &#8211; kills striga before it damages the crop. The seed, that sells under the name StrigAway is coated with low doses of the herbicide that is attached to the maize roots stimulating germinating maize, killing striga seeds before causing any damage. The herbicide that is not absorbed by the maize plant diffuses into the soil and kills striga seeds that have not germinated.</p>
<p>So far 100,000 farmers are planting the new seed variety in a 25,000 hectares piece of land. In Africa, the invasion affects 1.5 million hectares of land and over 40 million hectares across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). A total of 3 million U.S. dollars has been given to Kenya Seed, Freshco and Elgon in Kenya, Meru Agro and Tanseed and Naseco and Victoria in Tanzania and Uganda respectively through AATF to speed up the production of seeds.</p>
<p>Imazapyr Resistant Maize (IR Maize) that is now selling as StrigAway was developed by scientists from the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), Weizmann Institute for Science, and BASF chemical company.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenyan-farmers-find-respite-from-ravages-of-striga-weed-thanks-to-innovation/">https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kenyan-farmers-find-respite-from-ravages-of-striga-weed-thanks-to-innovation/</a></p>
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<h4>NL: King Willem-Alexander opens the Koppert Experience Center</h4>
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<p>On 14th September, King Willem-Alexander visited the Koppert site at Berkel And Rodenrijs, NL to open the new developed ‘experience center’. Following the opening ceremony, directors Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek led the King through the Experience Centre and the displays of insects, mites, and microbiological solutions that the company produces and deploys in agriculture and horticulture. King Willem-Alexander went on to attend the start of the international ‘Partners with Nature Seminar’ which Koppert organized as part of the jubilee celebrations. The family business started fifty years ago with the idea of combating the so-called ‘plaaginects’ that affect crops, with natural enemies rather than with chemical agents. Koppert looks for solutions that occur in nature and produces products that are used by professional growers. Over the years, the company has grown into an international company with 25 subsidiaries. The information centre has emerged from an increasing need to provide visitors with insights into the world of biological crop protection.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page2_image1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5224" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page2_image1.jpg" alt="" width="466" height="287" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page2_image1.jpg 466w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page2_image1-300x185.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /></a>Interactively, growers, research institutions, students and governments from home and abroad will get information about, among other things, Koppert’s vision, research and development and production process.</p>
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<h4>Spain: Artificial intelligence for agricultural pest control</h4>
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<p>For the second consecutive year, Spain’s agricultural ministry has launched a pilot experiment using artificial intelligence techniques (AI) to anticipate the evolution of the olive fly pest. Having access to predictive information on the behaviour of pests is a very powerful tool for technicians and farmers with a view to integrated pest management, since it allows for better decision making, knowing the areas and dates of greater risk and impact, and designing control measures in a more efficient and sustainable manner. To do this, data collected by the Andalusian Plant Protection and Information Network (RAIF) on this pest and on other crop parameters is analysed and fed into an artificial intelligence model that is able to predict the pest’s behaviour up to four weeks in advance, through machine-learning techniques.</p>
<p>This pilot project benefits the Integrated Olive Production Associations (APIs) who will receive a weekly analysis that includes a prediction of the percentage of olives that will be eaten by the fly, as a parameter to take into account for integrated pest management. The APIs will provide weekly information on the status of the pest and the crop in their member farms, that will in turn serve to improve the predictive model. In total there are 12 Integrated Production groups, with 9,000 hectares of olive groves, so this experience will benefit 1,568 farmers in 10 municipalities.
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Source: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/artificial-intelligence-for-agricultural-pest-control/">https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/artificial-intelligence-for-agricultural-pest-control/</a></p>
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<h4>EU: 40 countries are affected by the scandal with fipronil infected eggs</h4>
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<p>Eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil have been discovered in 40 countries, including 24 of the European Union’s 28 member states, a German news agency DPA reported on on 6th September, without citing its sources. Millions of eggs have been pulled from European supermarket shelves, though some national regulators have voiced concern that many contaminated eggs have already entered the food chain, mainly through processed products such as biscuits, cakes and salads. Allegedly a spokeswoman for the European Commission confirmed that the only EU member states so far unaffected are Lithuania, Portugal, Cyprus and Croatia. The non-EU states in which contaminated eggs have been discovered include the United States, Russia, South Africa and Turkey. Dutch and Belgian authorities traced the source of the insecticide to a supplier of cleaning products in the Netherlands. Two Dutch men who ran the cleaning company Chickfriend were arrested last month. While many contaminated eggs would need to be eaten to affect health, fipronil is considered moderately toxic and can cause organ damage in humans. It is widely used to treat pets for ticks and fleas but its use in the food chain &#8211; for example, to clean out barns &#8211; is forbidden.</p>
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<h4>Belgium: Award for Biobest’s Asperello biofungicide</h4>
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<p>A new biofungicide from Biobest and Biocontrol Technologies, Asperello<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> T34 Biocontrol®, won a prestigious 2017 Silver Innovation Award within the production horticulture category at the international Salon du Végétal trade fair. With multiple modes of action, the new biofungicide, contains the unique strain <em>Trichoderma asperellum </em> T34 which colonises plant roots to form a protective barrier against pathogens to support healthy root growth. Triggering a plants’ natural defence mechanisms, while parasitizing and actively killing pathogens, the product offers outstanding biological protection against root diseases such as Pythium and Fusarium. Yann Jacques of Biobest said; “The interest in biological solutions for the ornamentals market is growing rapidly. Soil borne diseases remain a key challenge. We are pleased with recognition by the jury at Salon du Vegetal − made up of leading researchers, growers, suppliers and journalists.” In the United States, Asperello<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/2122.png" alt="™" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> T34 Biocontrol® is registered for the use in greenhouse ornamentals against Fusarium, Pythium, Phytophthora and Rhizoctonia. In France, it is registered for the entire ornamental sector (under protection) against Fusarium and for Pythium control in tomato, sweet peppers and eggplants; in Belgium, for annual ornamentals against Fusarium and against Pythium in those vegetables. With the support of the ornamentals sector, the application range was recently extended to all in and outdoor ornamentals (in closed circuit irrigation). In the Netherlands, the product is officially registered only against Fusarium in carnations and against Pythium in key vegetables.</p>
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<p>As of 30 August 2017, France had reported six confirmed autochthonous chikungunya cases and one probable case, all living in the same neighbourhood in Cannet-des-Maures (Var). At the time of print, there were no reports of imported chikungunya cases in the Var or Alpes-Maritimes Departments that could account for the introduction of the virus in the area. French authorities have implemented successive vector control campaigns, case finding, blood safety measures, community measures for personal protection and vector control, and widely sensitised the public and physicians to this cluster of chikungunya cases.</p>
<p><em>Aedes albopictus</em> is established in the southern part of France and in regions of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland (see VectorNet map). The report of a cluster of autochthonous chikungunya cases in areas of Europe where <em>Aedes albopictus</em> is established is not unexpected during the summer months, when environmental conditions are favourable for mosquitoes. In previous years, France detected several autochthonous clusters of chikungunya and dengue and has acquired experience in managing such clusters.</p>
<p>This cluster is currently limited to cases infected within a 200-metre radius during a period of three weeks. However, further transmission in the area is unlikely as a result of the vector control measures implemented in the affected area. The risk for a large expansion of the transmission area is very low.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/epidemiological-update-chikungunya-france-2017">https://ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/epidemiological-update-chikungunya-france-2017</a></p>
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<h4>USA: Oxitec’s solution to tackle growing diamondback moth pest begins field trials</h4>
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<p>UK company Oxitec Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intrexon Corporation has announced that field trials of its genetically engineered diamondback moth have commenced following the Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) recently issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).</p>
<p>Farmers globally are struggling to control the diamondback moth (DBM), a non-native species in the USA and the world’s most damaging agricultural pest of brassica crops. This highly invasive pest costs farmers over $4b yearly in crop losses and control management. DBM has a diverse set of mechanisms for insecticide resistance and is considered one of the most difficult pests to control. Since its reported resistance to DDT in 1953, DBM has developed resistance to other widely-used insecticides including spinsosad, indoxacarb, chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbamates, organophosphates and pyrethroids. DBM is also one of the first agricultural pests to have evolved resistance in the field to Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins.</p>
<p>Tony Shelton, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology at Cornell University will lead field evaluation at the university’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. Oxitec’s platform has been successful in rapidly suppressing and eliminating the diamondback moth population and holds substantial promise as an effective, versatile control option against this agricultural pest. The engineered moth (OX4319L) represents one of several self-limiting insect technologies that is being developed by Oxitec and Intrexon Crop Protection to manage hard-to-control or resistant crop pests.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Oxitec-s-Innovative-Solution-to-Tackle-Growing-Diamondback-Moth-Pest-Issue-Begins-Field-Trials-1002307369">http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Oxitec-s-Innovative-Solution-to-Tackle-Growing-Diamondback-Moth-Pest-Issue-Begins-Field-Trials-1002307369</a></p>
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<p>The global insect pest control market is projected to grow significantly from an estimated value of USD12.46b in 2016 to USD17.35b by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.67%. The insect pest control market is driven by government regulations on food hygiene, public health, and environmental health and the growing public awareness; the need to improve service quality for customers are expected to provide an impetus for innovative pest control solutions. Lack of skilled technicians and delayed regulatory approval process for chemical products in different applications (such as residential, commercial, and industrial areas) have been considered as restraining factors for the market.
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<p>A fire service drone was attacked by Asian hornets as it was sent to scout out a nest. It happened as crews used infrared and high resolution cameras to take a closer look at it on behalf of Jersey’s Department for the Environment. Drawn by the sound of propellers, the hornets “swarmed out”, spraying the drone with venom, operators said. It was the first larger “secondary nest” found in the Channel Islands, thought to contain about 6,000 hornets. The nest was hidden 60ft up a tree. The drone, was being used for reconnaissance for pest control as they made plans to remove it. Bob Hogge, of the Jersey Beekeepers Association, said: “It is vital that we get rid of the nest in the next few weeks before the queens emerge because there are about 200 queens in each nest and once they’re out and mated they’re lost to us. And if each one of those makes a nest like this one, very soon the island will be overrun.” He said there could be as many as four other secondary nests on the island, formed after a queen creates enough (hornet) drones in a smaller initial nest.</p>
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<p>“The pest control industry in the country has a role to play in areas of civic health management and protecting food grain from rodents”, industrialist and United Phosphorus Limited Chairman R D Shroff said on Saturday. “Pest control professionals must participate in government efforts to control diseases spread by pests and also educate people on the importance of pest control”, Shroff said. Shroff was speaking as the chief guest at IndiaPest 2017, the 50th annual golden jubilee conference of the Indian Pest Control Association in the city. The three-day conference has drawn pest control professionals from across the country. Shroff said India, being a populous country, was vulnerable to diseases spread by pests and controlling the menace can greatly help in maintaining public health. India is the largest producer of foodgrain in the world and yet loses a huge part of it to rodents, Shroff said, adding that the country could use effective pest control to deal with this contradiction.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pest-control-professionals-have-key-role-in-public-health-united-phosphorus-limited-chairman-r-d-shroff-4806113/">http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pest-control-professionals-have-key-role-in-public-health-united-phosphorus-limited-chairman-r-d-shroff-4806113/</a></p>
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<h4>USA: The legal view of mattress encasements and their role in IPM</h4>
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<p>Product manufacturers and pest management professionals (PMP) typically advance the narrative that mattress encasements serve a role in bed bug prevention. While encasements serve as a tool in the PMP’s toolbox for assisting in the prevention of progression of bed bugs by limiting their ingress and egress from the bedding covered, the primary function of the product, is that it protects the asset—the mattress. The asset protection function of the product is also limited to integrity of the encasement.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page4_image1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5225" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page4_image1.jpg" alt="Mattress encasements" width="225" height="136" /></a>Since encasements have no insecticidal products that kill bed bugs, their usefulness is limited to protecting the mattress from stains, preventing bed bugs from creating harbourage sites on the new mattress and keeping bed bugs that are encased in an existing mattress from escaping. The hotel must understand the limitations of encasements and cannot rely on the manufacturer’s marketing narrative that encasements prevent new introductions of bed bugs or remediate existing bed bugs that are not trapped within the product. Understanding the role of encasements in the world of IPM and their limitations is important. The encasement kills and exterminates absolutely nothing. The PMP has a duty to educate their customer on the difference between asset protection and human protection. A bed bug that hides in the headboard, footboard, carpet, behind the moulding or couch will still be able to have the same access to its host with or without an encasement. The legal implication of relying on them as a standalone or primary preventive measure will surely land the hotel in legal turmoil.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~hotelbedbugprevention.com/hotel-prevention/">http://hotelbedbugprevention.com/hotel-prevention/</a></p>
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<h4>USA: When vector management meets pollinator protection</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page5_image1.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5226" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page5_image1.png" alt="" width="225" height="386" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page5_image1.png 225w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page5_image1-175x300.png 175w" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></a>Managing mosquito and tick populations and protecting the health of pollinators are growing concerns on a global scale, but success in both requires teamwork on the local level. A cross-disciplinary task force of scientists, government agencies, and industry stakeholders convened by the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign has examined common vector-management and pollinator-protection practices and urges community-level connection among professionals in both fields. “Different localities generally have different vector and pathogen species and different pollinator species,” they note. Findings from the group’s research have been published in the Journal of Medical Entomology.</p>
<p>Vector-control practices based on the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) already aim to minimize impact on non-target organisms, but the complexities of conditions in any given area necessitate close coordination with local pollinator experts to develop effective strategies. As just one example, application of granular (rather than sprayed) pesticide for tick management minimizes impact on pollinating insects on flowers, but it can potentially harm soil-nesting insects such as some bees and wasps. Pollinator experts with knowledge of local nesting sites can inform such vector-control decisions.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://entomologytoday.org/tag/vector-management/">https://entomologytoday.org/tag/vector-management/</a></p>
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<h4>Italy: SBM takes over marketing and sales of Valagro’s Gardening Products in the EU and USA</h4>
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<p>Valagro, a leader in the production and marketing of biostimulants and specialty nutrients, and SBM Company, an international group dedicated to plant protection and Home &amp; Garden care, have signed a partnership agreement. Thanks to this agreement SBM Company will take over marketing and sales activities of Valagro’s gardening products in the European and the US markets, through its Home &amp; Garden entity, SBM Life Science.</p>
<p>The deal, which goes into effect on October 1st, 2017, will allow SBM Life Science to commercialize a hundred references developed by Valagro, including notably NutriOne brand and range in Italy and Spain, MaxiCrop brand and range in the UK and Italy, and Max Greentherapy brand and range in Italy. Furthermore, the agreement provides for the launch, in 2019, of several gardening solutions developed by Valagro within other key markets in Europe and the US. Following this agreement, SBM will become the sole supplier of Valagro’s garden products.
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<h4>Africa: Could biopesticides halt huge maize losses if Fall Armyworm poorly managed</h4>
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<p>CABI has confirmed (on (7 September 2017) that Fall Armyworm (FAW) has been reported in 28 African countries, following the pest’s arrival in Africa in 2016, presenting a now permanent agricultural challenge for the continent. FAW feeds on more than 80 crops, but prefers maize and can cut yields by up to 60%. In research funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), CABI now estimates the pest will cost just ten of the continent’s major maize producing economies in Africa a total of $2.2bn to $5.5bn a year in lost maize harvests &#8211; if the pest is not properly managed.</p>
<p>Farmers face the risk of the pest developing resistance to treatment, which has become a widespread problem in the Americas. Biopesticides are a lower risk control option, but few of the biopesticides used in the Americas are yet approved for use in Africa, raising the need for urgent local trials, registration and the development of local production.</p>
<p>“Research is urgently needed, and a huge awareness and education effort is required so that farmers monitor their fields, and can make decisions on whether and how to control,” said Dr Roger Day, CABI’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Coordinator. “Resource poor farmers are often unwilling or unable to buy the appropriate safety equipment and in some cases, they use pesticides without appropriate application equipment. Farmers may also be disinclined to use safety equipment when hot weather makes it extremely uncomfortable. Recognizing that farmers will still want to use pesticides, specific measures are needed to make lower risk biopesticides more accessible,” said Dr Day.</p>
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<p>The deal, announced a year ago, was to achieve closure by 2017 end. However, regulators in EU, US, Brazil and India are yet to approve the $66 billion merger and it is likely the closure date will extend beyond the end of 2017. A full investigation into the Bayer-Monsanto merger was declared by the European Commission on 22 Aug 2017. The merger was filed on 30 Jun 2017 to the Commission. The agency has until 8 Jan 2018 to release a ruling on the merger. According to the terms of the deal announced in September last year, Bayer pledged to pay Monsanto $2 billion if regulators blocked the deal. However, sources say both companies are optimistic about the approvals coming through, though they may be delayed slightly and hence the two firms will agree on extending the time for the merger to close.</p>
<p>European anti-trust authorities raised concerns that the deal would “reduce competition in a number of different markets, resulting in higher prices, lower quality, less choice and less innovation” hence the probe into German chemical giant Bayer’s $66 billion purchase of Monsanto, as the mega-merger will reshape the global agri-business industry, creating the world’s largest supplier of seeds and crop chemicals. The future giant would be the most integrated agrochemicals player, with the strongest global footprint in seeds and traits, and would have the biggest pesticide offering globally.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.business-standard.com">http://www.business-standard.com</a> and others</p>
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<p>DowDuPont announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Company and EI du Pont de Nemours &amp; Company, effective 31 Aug 2017. The combined entity is operating as a holding company under the name “DowDuPont” with three divisions &#8211; Agriculture, Materials Science and Specialty Products.
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<strong>Original source:</strong> Dow, website: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dow.com">http://www.dow.com</a></p>
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<h4>USA: AgShift and Marrone Bio Innovations to assess impact of biological pesticides</h4>
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<p>Marrone Bio Innovations has joined a pilot project with AgShift, a Santa-Clara based agriculture technology startup, to assess the impact of the use of biological pesticides on the quality of fresh produce. AgShift has developed a new digital tool to assess the quality of fresh produce that MBI is piloting to determine the effectiveness of its biopesticides.</p>
<p>This pilot test is being implemented on strawberries in California. The project will more efficiently produce digital and visual records of crop input treatments, such as biopesticides and the resulting correlations with the produce quality. The project will also analyse the impact of other external factors, such as weather, soil and irrigation patterns on produce quality.</p>
<p>There is currently a digital revolution in agriculture with both large multinationals and startup companies seeking to help farmers increase productivity and profits by organizing and analyzing on-farm data, including yield, soil test, fertility, chemicals, traits and seed varieties. The application of “big data”, sensors, precision tools and robotics to improve and enhance pest management tools and decisions is just beginning. The use of these and digital tools in the use of biological pesticides is in its infancy.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.agshift.com/">www.agshift.com</a>.</p>
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<h4>&#8230;<em>And Finally</em>&#8230;USA: The Mosquito Defeating Sports Chair</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page6_image1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5227" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page6_image1.jpg" alt="" width="424" height="414" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page6_image1.jpg 424w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/SepOct17_NIB_page6_image1-300x293.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" /></a>At last a personal protection device that is comfortable and practical. This folding chair is designed to shield the sitter from mosquitoes and other nuisance flying insects. The polyester chair is covered by a canopy with four sides comprised of 1.0mm-wide super-fine netting. Building on concerns about insect-borne diseases such as Zika and West Nile virus the chair provides continuous, nontoxic and environmentally friendly coverage without DEET or fragrances, while still allowing cooling cross breezes. The polyester canopy provides 50+ UPF protection and provides a shade that blocks light rain. The chair’s steel legs comfortably support up to 113Kg/250 lbs and the netting unzips to allow easy entry and exit (that’s handy). Assembly required.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.hammacher.com">http://www.hammacher.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – September/October 2017 issue</p>
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2017-09-22T11:50:35-00:002017-09-22T11:50:35-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5181PestWorld 2017: B’Connected. B’Inspired. B’Educated.<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestWorld_300X100.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4530" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PestWorld_300X100.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="100" /></a>You hear it every year: Come to PestWorld! See the newest and best the industry has to offer. Learn about the latest research and technologies. Network with other pest management professionals from across the globe.</p>
<p>Well, there’s a reason you hear this every year: It’s all true. From the packed exhibit hall to the popular educational sessions to the camaraderie at the receptions, parties, and golf courses, PestWorld is the best opportunity you’ll have all year to plug into what’s happening in the pest management industry.</p>
<p>The reasons to attend PestWorld, to be held this year in Baltimore, Maryland, October 24-27, are plentiful. You’ll be presented with ways to increase your knowledge by attending any of the 70 educational sessions, as well as discover opportunities to grow your business as you weave your way through aisles of exhibitors and talk to over 3,000 pest management professionals from across the globe.</p>
<p><strong>The Exhibit Hall:</strong> If you’ve been to PestWorld in recent years, you know the excitement you feel when you set foot into the exhibit hall for the first time. You will find aisle after aisle of manufacturers and distributors eager to show you the newest and best products and technology. If you’re looking for something specific, you’ll find it, along with several variations and choices. And you’ll find friendly, knowledgeable company reps who can answer any questions you have.</p>
<p><strong>Education:</strong> In addition to learning what’s new in the exhibit hall, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the industry and academic experts about the latest and greatest pest management research; best practices in the areas of wood destroying insects, wildlife, bed bug, and general pest control; sales and marketing techniques to help you grow your business; and expanded thought leader sessions that will provide deeper penetration into key management topics. There are many opportunities for you to enhance your skills and learn something new.</p>
<p>Networking: Sure, you go to PestWorld to see the people you know, many of whom you haven’t seen since last year’s event. But there are so many opportunities to meet people you don’t know and expand your business contacts. Every year, PestWorld has first-time exhibitors, first-time attendees, people you haven’t met yet. You don’t know yet all the people whose association might prove valuable to your business. PestWorld gives you many chances to meet these people—on the show floor, at receptions, in the educational sessions.</p>
<p><strong>Motivation:</strong> Attending PestWorld is a great way to recharge your professional batteries and get motivated about your business. Nowhere else do you meet such a large number of people all interested and excited about developments in the pest management industry. It’s easy to get locked into a routine as you practice business as usual for most of the year. But at PestWorld, you’ll find yourself charged up and passionate about the industry as you share your views and opinions with people just like yourself.</p>
<p>Every year, PestWorld brings together all the players in the pest management industry—PMPs, manufacturers, vendors, distributors—everyone who calls this business their business. One thing’s for certain—everyone leaves PestWorld with something that they didn’t arrive with. You don’t want to miss it. Visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.pestworld2017.org/">www.pestworld2017.org</a> to register.</p>
<h4>SIDEBAR</h4>
<p>Every year, NPMA gathers thousands of pest management professionals from across the globe to offer opportunities for information sharing, provide access to the latest products, services, and technologies in the 100,000 square foot exhibit hall, and generate critical thinking in world-class educational sessions.</p>
<h4>AT PESTWORLD 2017, YOU WILL:</h4>
<p>• Network with more than 3,000 other pest management professionals, researchers and vendors from around the world.
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• Discover the latest business trends and learn how to apply these innovative ideas into your business – no matter where you are on the globe.
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• Receive focused education in hard-hitting topics such as global public health issues, bedbugs, challenges of pest control on a global scale, pollinator health and much more!
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• Find solutions for your business in the largest pest management industry trade show in the world, showcasing the newest products, services, and technologies in pest management.
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• Understand the emerging issues that will shape and influence the industry.</p>
<h4>WHO ATTENDS PESTWORLD?</h4>
<p>• Owners and managers of pest management companies
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• Industry researchers, educators and students</p>
<h4>WHO EXHIBITS AT PESTWORLD?</h4>
<p>• Manufacturers and Distributors of Products and Equipment for Pest Control, Rodent Control, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Bed Bug Control, Nuisance Bird and Wildlife Control, and Lawn Care
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• Companies that Provide General Services and Products for Small Businesses such as Cell Phones, Credit Cards, Insurance, Legal, and Security Video Systems
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• Vehicle Equipment and Accessory Suppliers
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2017-09-19T14:43:23-00:002017-09-19T14:43:23-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5172Why The Grey Squirrel Is Not As Cute As It Looks!<p>In the UK, grey squirrels are becoming more and more of a common pest. This means that <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/squirrel-control-london/">squirrel removal</a> is also becoming a more sought after pest control treatment. Grey squirrels aren’t protected like their red cousins, and they thrive in an urban environment. Because of this, our homes and businesses are being disrupted.</p>
<h2>What kind of problems do squirrels cause?</h2>
<p>Squirrels may look cute, but having them on your property can actually be a major health hazard, and they can also do a lot of damage to your property.</p>
<p>As much as we see squirrels jumping from tree to tree, they love to get in our lofts too. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.rspb.org.uk/community/wildlife/f/13609/t/29627.aspx">Squirrels can fit through the tiniest holes</a> by flattening their bodies. Any openings that aren’t big enough they will simply chew them to make themselves fit.</p>
<p>Having loose slates and a damaged roof is the perfect opportunity a squirrel needs to get into your home. Your loft insulation makes ideal material to build a nice, cosy nest, along with anything else you may have stored in there. Squirrels also will strip electrical wiring of its insulation, which is a real fire risk.</p>
<h2>Getting help from squirrel control in London</h2>
<p>Squirrels carry fleas and ticks which can then infest your home. Plus the scratching noises they make are really unpleasant. More and more squirrels are becoming used to being around humans, and mother squirrels become very aggressive if they feel their young are threatened.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing a problem with squirrel control, it’s important to seek the help of a pest control professional. Squirrels have to be caught humanely and trying to do so yourself could put your health at risk. Remember that <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/dangers-of-squirrels/">squirrels are dangerous</a>. Pest control companies will investigate all the routes a squirrel may have got in by and ensure they are sealed off.</p>
<p>After the squirrels have been removed from your property, make sure to thoroughly clean out the loft space. You should also take away any sources of food, like bird tables and seeds.</p>
<p>Squirrels look cute on paper, but having them in your home can be very distressing and dangerous for your health. Get in touch if you would like to discuss a London squirrel problem.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-09-17:pestsuk/2017-09-17T04:00:01-00:00Using Pheromones To Stop Stored Product Pests<p>Stored product pests can do a lot of damage to businesses that work with food processing. Bakeries, breweries and retail food stores are all at risk from a stored product pest infestation.</p>
<p>Pests such as beetles, moths, weevil and rodents can easily infest and spoil stored food. This means that production can be halted, and having a pest infestation also damages the brand name, bringing negative customer feedback. If a health inspector comes to look at the business, having pests on the property will cause it to fail and it may even be closed down.</p>
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<h2>Product pests spread fast&#8230;</h2>
<p>One <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/services/">pest control service</a> for managing the spread of product pests is using mating disruption. Scientists have been working on creating these pheromones. One that is particularly popular and super effective is the pheromone traps used for moths.</p>
<p>So how does mating disruption work? An artificial pheromone is produced and put where there are the most pests. These pheromones distract the male pests, creating false trails so that they can’t find their mates. Because of this, mating doesn’t occur and the population of pests drops significantly.</p>
<h2>What are pheromones?</h2>
<p><meta />Pests such as <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.butterflies-moths.com/communic.htm">moths communicate</a> through pheromones. The female leave their trails so that the males can find them. By disrupting the pheromones, the males chase the false trails instead. This uses up a lot of energy, and most males will die before they successfully find the females to mate with. Disrupting the pests in this way has a huge impact on their ability to reproduce and mate with one another.</p>
<p>Pheromone products do occur naturally, but using them in this way makes them a registered pesticide. But they have been certified for use with organic food because there is no danger of the food absorbing the pheromones.</p>
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2017-09-06T14:07:52-00:002017-09-06T14:07:52-00:00yt:video:kJPgr7-QbQc5 Ways To Protect Your Car Against Rodent Infestations<p>One of the most common pest concerns around this time of year is rodents. Rats and mice are very crafty, and can sneak into even the smallest of spaces if there’s something they want. Rodents are more likely to infest at this time of year when the cold weather starts to roll in, seeking food and shelter. And a great place for them to get this is in your car.</p>
<p>Once a rodent gets into your car, they can cause a lot of problems. This is why <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/best-london-rodent-control-poison-traps/">rodent control</a> is so important to keep your vehicle safe. Don’t forget that rodents can squeeze through the tiniest gaps imaginable, so it’s important to carry out pest prevention often on your car.</p>
<p>Here are 5 ways you can protect your car against rodent infestations.</p>
<h3>Let&#8217;s get started&#8230;</h3>
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<li><strong>Remove food from the surrounding area </strong>– Any source of food, including pet food, acts as an invitation for a rodent. Make sure to clear away any food that may be surrounding your car, and ensure that it is well out of reach and sealed against rodents.</li>
<li><strong>Keep an eye out for activity </strong>– Rodent activity is easy to spot once you know the signs. Look out for grease marks, droppings and gnaw marks.</li>
<li><strong>Reduce the amount of hiding spaces </strong>– If you can <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.instructables.com/id/repairing-a-rust-hole-in-a-car/">seal up entry holes</a> around your car without it being dangerous then go for it. Also make sure you clean up clutter surrounding your car so there’s nowhere rodents can hide.</li>
<li><strong>Start your engine </strong>– For a car that isn’t used very often, you need to start the engine on a regular basis to keep it ticking over. It will also disturb any rodents hiding there.</li>
<li><strong>Open the bonnet</strong>– Regularly check under the bonnet to make sure you see no chewed wires or rodent nests. Opening the hood takes away the shelter you could provide for a rodent.</li>
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<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) operated a prolonged campaign to control the vector of river blindness (Onchcerciasis) in the Savannah of nine West African countries from 1974, with the primary objective of controlling the disease and secondly to enable economic development of the area. The constant biting of flies, especially in the cooler early morning or late afternoon made it impossible for people to grow crops. The Onchocerciasis Control Programme (OCP) jointly sponsored by WHO, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and supported by a coalition of 20 donor countries and agencies was planned to last 20 years due to the lifetime of the parasite in people. The disease is caused by parasite<em> Onchocerca volvulus</em>, a small filarial worm that initially is in the skin and causes severe itching, and skin changes that include depigmentation and skin atrophy, but as the number of worms increases it can invade the eye and cause blindness.</p>
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<p>The vector is a small fly (<em>Simulium damnosum </em>and other species) which has an aquatic larval stage, breeding in turbulent &#8220;white water&#8221;. The OCP began by identifying the areas of rapids and treated these from aircraft with the larvicide temephos, applied weekly upstream of rapids so that the chemical dispersed across the width of the river and was active for 50 km downstream. Prolonged use of temephos led to selection of larvae resistant to the insecticide, so the biopesticide <em>Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis</em> (Bti) was sprayed as an alternative treatment, although several other insecticides were evaluated to determine their effectiveness. It was considered that treatment over at least 14 years was needed to take account of the life expectancy of adult worms and microfilariae. Some children born after the larviciding started proved to be uninfected and in 1987, Merck &amp;Co Inc. decided to donate ivermectin in Mectizan tablets that had been shown to be effective against the parasite, aiming to eliminate onchocerciasis. From 1987, ivermectin was combined with aerial larviciding and this reduced transmission of the disease.</p>
<p>Outside the OCP area, an African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) was launched in 1995 in 19 African countries and was based mainly on mass drug distribution of Mectizan tablets to health communities over a 12–15 year period. The aim was to establish an effective and self-sustaining drug distribution system. Nevertheless, in many areas with blackflies in Africa, the nuisance of multiple bites and severe itching continued to have an adverse effect on villagers and many migrated to towns away from the river areas.</p>
<p>APOC was closed in 2015, but was replaced by the Expanded Special Project for Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) in 2016 to promote an integrated approach to tackling onchocerciasis, along with four other high-burden neglected tropical diseases, including lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases.</p>
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<p><strong>This is an extract </strong>of<strong> the full article published </strong>in:<strong> Outlooks on Pest Management – August 2017 issue.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Authors:</strong> Jane Nchangnwi Che, Pierre Nkot Baleguel, Pierre Didier Baleguel, Graham Matthews</p>
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2017-09-01T09:30:00-00:002017-09-01T09:30:00-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5155What is the Problem with Glyphosate?<p>Glyphosate is the pesticide with the greatest sales worldwide. It has attracted attention from regulators and the public; the latter because it was one of the first and is the most widely used herbicide for genetically modified (GM) crops. It has been used in the vast majority the countries on the planet for decades since its introduction in 1974.</p>
<p>Despite this long use, very few incidents other than short-term irritation of skin and eyes of humans have been observed in clinically investigated studies. Why then has the International Agency for Research on Cancer labelled it as a &#8220;probable human carcinogen&#8221;? Why then have the regulatory agencies, who have reviewed glyphosate prior to and since the IARC pronouncement, conclude that there is no strong evidence for carcinogenicity.</p>
<p>While some might ask &#8220;what is the problem with glyphosate?&#8221; Most of the regulatory and scientific community might well ask &#8220;what is the problem with IARC?&#8221; There are several problems with the IARC approach. These are discussed.</p>
<p><strong>This is an abstract of the full article published </strong>in:<strong> Outlooks on Pest Management – August 2017 issue.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Author:</strong> Keith Solomon</p>
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2017-09-01T08:56:01-00:002017-09-01T08:56:01-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5144Advances in Precision Farming Technologies for Crop Protection<div id="attachment_5142" style="max-width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5142" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1-300x223.jpg" alt="Unmanned aerial vehicle" width="300" height="223" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1-300x223.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1-768x572.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1-1024x762.jpg 1024w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OPM-28.4-Aug-2017-press_page14_image1.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Small drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are being used for rapid assessment of crops with high resolution imagery. (Photo credit: Microdrones (www.microdrones.com)</p></div>
<p>Precision farming involves the collection of data by observation and measurement, and the subsequent response. Sensing is key to the collection of data; whether this is remote from space by satellites, by aircraft or drones, or by proximal sensors used on the ground, mounted on vehicles or otherwise. Responses are increasingly automated and data are often integrated into whole-farm management systems.</p>
<p>Early commercial applications were directed towards improving crop nutrition, however, utilising precision technologies to control weeds, pests and diseases is now a reality.</p>
<p>Progress in developing precision farming technologies for crop protection is reviewed in this article, with examples of how various techniques and applications are being researched and applied.</p>
<p>Precision crop protection requires detailed data on the occurrence and distribution of problems at the earliest possible stage of detection. Some of the key aspects are:</p>
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<li>Identification: of crops, targets and beneficial.</li>
<li>Temporal and spatial distribution: presence of the target before, during and after the crop growth period.</li>
<li>Sampling techniques: statistically valid sampling regimes must be used to permit an accurate view of any problem.</li>
<li>Thresholds: under particular circumstances, the point at which action to ensure levels of infestation or damage are kept to those deemed to be acceptable.</li>
<li>Prediction: the speed and pattern of development of a problem must be capable of being modelled, e.g. spread and severity of insect pests and fungal diseases; weed emergence according to species, dormancy and environmental conditions.</li>
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<p>New advances in the field of precision farming are presented.</p>
<p><strong>This is an abstract of the full article published </strong>in:<strong> Outlooks on Pest Management – August 2017 issue.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Author:</strong> Alan Baylis</p>
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2017-08-31T16:13:23-00:002017-08-31T16:13:23-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5139Integrated Management of Soybean Pests: The Example of Brazil<p>Soybean [<em>Glycine max</em>] is the most commercialized agricultural product in Brazil, which stands out in the world ranking as the second largest producer of this protein and oilseed crop. Cultivated throughout the country and with prospects of expanding into the North and Northeast, it has become the most important commodity in Brazilian agribusiness. Among the major phytosanitary problems that injury this crop, besides the Asian soybean rust <em>(Phakopsora pachyrhizi)</em>, insects cause considerable economic damage.</p>
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<p>Aiming to have an environment with less aggressive agricultural practices for the control of these insects, the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an advantage for producers, seeking to reduce environmental impact and production costs. IPM is an important tool for sustainable agriculture and was established in Brazil for the soybean crop in the 1970s. It is characterized by the use of different control tactics in a joint way, aiming to maintain the balance of the agroecosystem, with the reduction of environmental, social and economic impacts.</p>
<p>Despite the benefits of soybean-IPM, sometimes, immediate control practices are prioritized, such as that are calendar based. Oftentimes, insecticides are still used at the first indication of the appearance of insect pests. However, with the occurrence of <em>Helicoverpa armigera</em> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) species in Brazil, during the 2012/2013 harvest, there has been a greater awareness to use other control tactics, favoring the IPM strategies.</p>
<p>There is a complex of insects that occur in soybean crops in Brazil. The most frequent insects requiring major care are lepidopterans and stink bugs. These insects cause direct damage (yield reduction) and indirect damage (reduce grain quality) to the soybean crop.</p>
<p>In addition, there is the occurrence of cucurbit beetle, <em>Diabrotica speciosa</em> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), and whitefly, <em>Bemisia tabaci</em> (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), with the potential to cause economic damage to soybean. <em>B. tabaci</em> causes damages due to the secretion of honeydew, that causes sooty mold growth, which interferes with photosynthesis, as well as transmitting viruses such as the <em>Carlavirus Cowpea</em> mild mottle virus (CpMMV).</p>
<p>Of the defoliating insects, consumption of the leaf area and consequently reduction of the photosynthetic rate are characterized as the main damage to the soybean crop. The velvetbean caterpillar [<em>Anticarsia gemmatalis</em>, Lepidoptera: Noctuidae] is historically recognized as a key pest of the crop and until the late 1990s the soybean looper, <em>Chrysodeixis includens</em> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), was a secondary pest. However, from the year 2000, this pest began to occur more extensively in this crop and, currently, it is considered the main lepidopteran pest in soybeans.</p>
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<p>Outbreaks of caterpillars previously considered unimportant are causing a change in the population dynamics of insect occurrence in soybean crops in Brazil. The caterpillars of the genus <em>Spodoptera</em> are expanding the most, with attacks in both the vegetative and reproductive stages of plant growth.</p>
<p>Similarly, the genera <em>Helicoverpa</em> and/or <em>Heliothis</em> in the 2012/2013 crop were reported by farmers for attacking soybean prior to harvest. Other arthropods that attack soybean leaves are beetles of the Chrysomelidae family, often found in production areas with succession of corn-soybean-corn crops. From sucking insects, stink bugs cause direct damage (yield reduction) and indirect damage (reducing grain quality) to soybean crop. From the injuries caused by this pest, abortion of grains and pods, reduction of seed germination rate and vigor, reduction of grain oil content and physiological disturbances, such as maturation retardation, can occur. In Brazil, the main species of stink bugs encountered in attacking the soybean crop are the brown stink bug <em>Euschistus heros</em>, small green-spotted bug, <em>Piezodorus guildinii</em>, and the green stink bug, <em>Nezara viridula</em> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae).</p>
<p><strong>This is an extract of the full article published in: Outlooks on Pest Management – August 2017 issue.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Authors: </strong>Regiane C. O. F. Bueno, Carlos G. Raetano, Joaz Dorneles Junior, Fernando K. Carvalho</p>
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2017-08-31T15:45:36-00:002017-08-31T15:45:36-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5129DIY Cockroach Control – What Works And What Doesn’t<p>Homeowners and business owners are always concerned about a cockroach infestation. When we see a cockroach somewhere, we automatically deem that place dirty, unhygienic and unhealthy to be in. However, when some people experience cockroaches on their property, their first point of action is to try some home remedies. These rarely solve the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">cockroach pest control</a> problem, and result in larger infestations.</p>
<p>We are going to take a look at some DIY cockroach control remedies to see what will work and what won’t.</p>
<h3>Here goes&#8230;</h3>
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<li><strong>Fabric Softener </strong>– Will it kill cockroaches? Many believe that it will suffocate them. Which it can, but only if it is directly applied to the cockroaches body. It’s very difficult to directly spray onto a moving cockroach. And cockroaches usually hide from humans anyway, so there’s no way it will deal with a cockroach infestation.</li>
<li><strong>Soap and water </strong>– Another solution believed to suffocate cockroaches. The problem again is that it has to be applied directly onto the cockroaches body which is very difficult to do.</li>
<li><strong>Lemon </strong>– A lot of people use lemon juice to clean after they have seen cockroaches. It can be an effective method, but only because you are cleaning your home! Not because cockroaches don’t like the smell of lemon.</li>
<li><strong>Coffee </strong>– Traps can be made using coffee grounds to catch cockroaches. Another method is sprinkling coffee around the home to repel cockroaches. So do cockroaches like coffee or not? They’re indifferent to it, therefore it’s not going to be a good DIY solution.</li>
<li><strong>Bay Leaves </strong>– The smell is said to be repellent to cockroaches. For this to work, it’s meant to be crushed into a powder then sprinkled around cockroach hotspots. You could also use the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.thehippyhomemaker.com/using-essential-oils-home-garden-kill-pests-diy-bugs-b-gone-home-garden-spray/">essential oils</a>. There is some truth to this method, but for it to be effected against cockroaches you’d need a bay tree, not a bay leaf! The smell of a bit of powder really isn’t going to irritate a cockroach.</li>
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<p>So after all of this, how do you eliminate cockroaches if you have an infestation in your home? The answer is simple. You call in a team of professional <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">pest controllers</a> to do the job for you!</p>
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2017-08-30T15:56:33-00:002017-08-30T15:56:33-00:00http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11801International news in brief – July/August 2017 issue<ul>
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<h4>Germany: Revolutionizing the use of crop protection products</h4>
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<p>Bayer and the Israeli company Netafim are joining forces to enhance the application of crop protection products using a new approach called “DripByDrip”. Both water and crop protection products are distributed throughout the fields via the drip irrigation system and then delivered directly to the roots of the crops. This approach will enable farmers to apply crop protection products in a more targeted way using Netafim’s drip irrigation technology. The companies plan to launch the system in Mexico by the end of 2017.</p>
<div id="attachment_5116" style="max-width: 473px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5116" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg" alt="Bayer &amp; Netafim" width="463" height="327" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg 463w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image2-300x212.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Ran Maidan (left), CEO of Netafim, and Mathias Kremer, Head of Strategy and Portfolio Management at the Crop Science division of Bayer, kicking off the new smart irrigation approach.</p></div>
<p>Bayer and Netafim have already conducted several trials, among others on a farm in Mexico for peppers, tomatoes, melons and grapes. The test results showed that yields increased and net revenues rose due to improved quality, and the number of applications was also reduced significantly, in one trial even by 53%. The drip irrigation system also demonstrably reduces the use of water with tests showing that water use efficiency is increased to up to 95% compared to 40% less with traditional flood irrigation.</p>
<p>Currently, the system focuses on fruit and vegetable producers in all arid and semi-arid regions of the world, but also crops like cotton, sugarcane and rice are targeted in a second wave. After the joint market launch in Mexico, both companies are working towards expanding the system and customizing it to more countries, crops, pest and diseases.
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<h4>EU: Syngenta and Bayer &#8211; mergers update</h4>
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<p>The $43b merger deal of ChemChina with Switzerland- based seeds and crop protection company Syngenta has now closed. Syngenta will keep its independent operations post-acquisition. Syngenta is targeting an increase in its profit and market share by acquisitions, more part- nerships and better sales. The company will expand its funding in digital agri- culture, water-saving and CO2-saving technologies and yield-improving crops. Syngenta also wishes to expand its footprint in China. Meanwhile Bayer has filed an application to the European Commission (EC) to secure approval for its merger with Monsanto. The EC can now begin antitrust probe related to the amalgamation, which will make Bayer the world’s leading agrochemical major. The company intends to con- clude the takeover by end-2017</p>
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<h4>USA: AP&amp;G hires Stan Cope</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5115" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page1_image1.jpg" alt="Dr Stanton Cope Jr." width="224" height="149" /></a>Dr. Stanton Cope Jr. is the new AP&amp;G company’s first vice president of products and technical services. The role was created to gear up for AP&amp;G’s rollout of new mosquito management products. Cope holds a master’s degree in entomology and a PhD in public health. In 2014, Cope was elected vice president of the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), served as AMCA President (2016) and currently acts as past president. He is also the former director of entomology and regulatory services for Terminix International.</p>
<p>In his role as VP of technical products and services, Cope will take the lead on R&amp;D and field-testing of mosquito related products. This includes the new Catchmaster Ovi-Catch, an autocidal gravid oviposition (AGO) mosquito trap and monitor developed and tested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, Cope will advise on all matters related to best practices, product training, regulatory matters and other technical issues across AP&amp;G’s range of rodent and insect pest management products.</p>
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<h4>Australia: Sexy sounds lure invasive cane toads into traps</h4>
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<p>Invasive cane toads are a poisonous pest in Australia and are incredibly toxic to anything that tries to eat them, killing off native predator populations and pets alike. A female cane toad may lay upwards of 20,000 eggs per clutch, so removing a single female with eggs from the population is more effective for control than removing a single male. Cane toads (Rhinella marina) are invasive, and males use advertise- ment vocalisations to attract reproductive females. Some cane toad traps use an artificial advertisement vocalisation to attract toads. Researchers at Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, determined whether variation of a call’s parameters (volume, dominant frequency and pulse rate) could increase the capture rate of gravid females in traps.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page2_image1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5117" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page2_image1.jpg" alt="Toad" width="460" height="290" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page2_image1.jpg 460w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page2_image1-300x189.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px" /></a>Overall, traps equipped with loud calls (80 dB at 1 m) caught significantly more toads, and proportionally more gravid females, than traps with quiet calls (60 dB at 1 m), and traps with low dominant frequency calls caught more gravid females than traps with median frequency calls. Traps with high pulse rate calls attracted more females than traps with low pulse rate calls. Calls that indicated large-bodied males (low frequency) with high energy reserves (high pulse rate) are often attractive to female anurans and were effective lures for female toads in the study.
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<strong>Source:</strong> Muller, B. J. and Schwarzkopf, L. (2017), Success of capture of toads improved by manipulating acoustic characteristics of lures. Pest. Manag. Sci. doi:10.1002/ps.4629</p>
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<h4>Belgium: new biopesticide spin-out from Ghent University</h4>
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<p>Aphea.Bio has gathered a total of €9M in funding to start working on a new technology to produce biopesticides and biostimulants for European agriculture. The technology behind the new company has been spun out from research on the microbiome and plant-bacteria interactions at Ghent University, KU Leuven and the VIB. This new alternative englobes natural biomolecules and living microorganisms as well as genetically-encoded proteins. They target pests specifically without affecting other organisms and decompose faster. These advantages are spurring the rapid growth of the biopesticide market, which is expected to go from €3Bn in 2016 to close to €8Bn by 2022.</p>
<p>In addition to microbial biopesticides, the company also wants to tap into biostimulants, which provide an alternative to fertilizers to increase yields by improving nutrient and water assimilation as well as increasing tolerance to stress. The biostimulant market is predicted to reach €2.6Bn by 2021. While Europe struggles with establishing regulations for GMOs, the spin-out could circumvent the issue by going after natural biological alternatives and take a bite off two rapidly growing markets.</p>
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<h4>Australia: Thousands of feral animals killed in bid to tackle pests</h4>
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<p>Almost 4000 feral and wild animals have been captured and killed in Brisbane over the past four years as Brisbane City Council works to tackle the city’s pest problem. From July 1, 2013, to May 31, 2017, 3975 pest animals were captured as part of the council’s trapping program. Cats made up almost 80% of all captures. All of the animals captured are euthanised.</p>
<p>The council’s lifestyle and community services chairman Matthew Bourke said the council had a comprehensive pest management program that focused on both animals and vegetation. “Pest animals can threaten native wildlife, including endangered species, and harm family pets,” Cr Bourke said. “Council’s pest management program is conducted both proactively and in response to sightings by the public. Trapping is traditionally targeted to natural areas including waterways, bushland and wetlands, as well as in parks and other public areas where pest animals have been seen.” Mr McCallum said trapping and euthanising the animals was the best way to manage the problem.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2tZVacI">http://bit.ly/2tZVacI</a></p>
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<h4>USA: Dow and DuPont receive antitrust clearance for proposed merger of equals</h4>
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<p>DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company have announced that they have reached a proposed agreement with the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that will permit the companies to proceed with their proposed merger of equals. In connection with the proposed agreement and consistent with commitments already made to obtain the European Commission’s regulatory approval, DuPont will divest certain parts of its crop protection portfolio and Dow will divest its global Ethylene Acrylic Acid copolymers and ionomers business. The proposed agreement with the DOJ, which remains subject to court approval, does not require the companies to make any additional divestitures. With this agreement, no further approvals are required in the US for the merger to close. The merger is expected to generate cost synergies of approximately $3b and growth synergies of approximately $1b. To date, Dow and DuPont have obtained clearance in many jurisdictions, including approvals in the US, Europe, Brazil and China. The companies expect to close the merger in Aug 2017, with the intended spin-offs to occur within 18 months of closing.</p>
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<h4>NZ: Could Samurai wasp control stink bug?</h4>
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<p>The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is one of the horticulture industry’s most unwanted pests. New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) is part of a horticulture and viticulture industry steering group that is partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to explore the possibility of using Trissolcus japonicus, also known as the Samurai Wasp, as a biocontrol agent should BMSB make its way to New Zealand. NZW Biosecurity Manager Dr Edwin Massey is not aiming to release the wasp but to get approval from the Environmental Protection Authority to import it into containment for potential release as a response tool to help counter BMSB. BMSB feeds</p>
<p>BMSB feeds off a wide range of plants and emits a long lasting, foul smelling odour when threatened, which can taint grape juice. The female samurai wasp lays its eggs inside stinkbugs’ eggs and the developing larvae destroy the host as they eat their way out. The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) have a forecast model that indicates that over 20 years, the Samurai wasp could mitigate losses to the wine industry caused by BMSB by approximately $335 million.</p>
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<h4>UK: Government bugged – all night debates become uncomfortable</h4>
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<p>The London Houses of Parliament, which spent £103,157 combating mice, flies, months, pigeons and gulls in the last year alone is reportedly crawling with bedbugs. Parliamentary authorities said a pest control team was taking ‘urgent action’ after the parasitic insects were spotted in Westminster.<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page3_image1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5118" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page3_image1.jpg" alt="" width="463" height="167" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page3_image1.jpg 463w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page3_image1-300x108.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" /></a></p>
<p>A warning on Parliament’s intranet page this week said, “urgent action” is being taken to stop the infestation, which “did not originate” at Parliament and must have been “brought in from the outside”. The statement went on to say, ‘It is clear that the infestation did not originate on the parliamentary estate and was brought in from outside’.</p>
<p>Further checks across the estate were reportedly under way. MPs have now left Parliament for their summer recess and will not return to until September giving exterminators a chance to remove the bugs. A decision on whether MPs should depart from Westminster for a multibillion-pound restoration could be made this autumn. The building could remain empty for six years while builders restore the Grade I listed 19th Century palace, described as a fire hazard.</p>
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<h4>World: WHO recommends new class of insecticide for malaria prevention</h4>
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<p>For the first time in more than 30 years, WHO has recommended an insecticide-treated mosquito net that uses a new class of insecticide for malaria prevention, according to a press release. The product, Interceptor G2, is based on chlorfenapyr, a chemical that has been used in agriculture and urban pest control since 1995 but was recently repurposed by researchers at BASF, the Innovative Vector Control Consortium and the London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine to combat mosquitoes, the release said. The only other insecticide class that WHO has recommended for long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets is pyrethroid, according to the release. Continual use of it, however, increases the risk for resistance.</p>
<p>In addition to Interceptor G2, the German-based chemical company BASF announced that another chlorfenapyr product, an indoor residual spray known as Sylando 240SC, is also in the final stages of WHO evaluation. The efficacy of both products was demonstrated during independent trials conducted in Benin, Burkina Faso, Tanzania and Ivory Coast. BASF anticipates that Interceptor G2 will be available to health ministries and aid organizations toward the end of this year.</p>
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<p>ABIM 2017 is getting closer and the organising committee anticipate that this year they will reach 1000 attendees, the 12th ABIM. The programme offers very informative talks again, a packed and expanded exhibition area and many product innovations will be presented. It is obvious that it is the premier biocontrol meeting on the planet. In order not to miss it.
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<strong>Visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.abim.ch/home.html">www.abim.ch</a>.</p>
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<p>The issue of <em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> (Bt) and <em>Bacillus cereus</em>, (Bc) residues in food is an important one for the industry and resulted in a very high-profile meeting in Copa and Cogeca in March. Since then, Brian Federicci and Ben Raymond, eminent scientists in the area of Bt and microbials, have published an open access paper which strongly defends the use of this safe microbial in modern agricultural production, and criticizes linking human health issues of human pathogenic strains of Bc with commercial Bt strains. Much of the issue surrounds a non-discriminating test used for Bc contamination of food and a lack of initiative from the food industry.</p>
<p>Therefore, even though the identification of strains pathogenic to humans is a food industry and health officials’ problem, they currently believe the current test method safeguards them from food contamination. A European Cost Action has just started and steps are now being taken to investigate and propose an appropriate method or series of methodsfor use by the food industry that is discriminatory and permits the use of Bt whilst safeguarding against food being placed on the market with contamination of human pathogenic strains of Bc.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2tLJSK1">http://bit.ly/2tLJSK1</a></p>
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<p>The Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA), a rapidly growing U.S.-based trade association representing the biopesticides and biostimulants industries, will be holding a Sustainability Symposium in Orlando, Florida on October 11, 2017, for biological products manufacturers and marketers, distributors, food proc- essors, growers, and service providers supporting agriculture, public health, forestry, and specialty markets such as home and garden, turf and ornamentals, and structural pest control.</p>
<p>The Sustainability Symposium will include topics such as growing consumer interest in biological products, the role of biological products in integrated pest management, what exemption from tolerance really means, and how to continue building credibility for the biostimulants industry.</p>
<p>“BPIA recognizes the important role biological products play in sustainability,” said Scott Peterson, Co-chair of the BPIA Meeting Planning Committee and Eastern Regional Sales Director for Certis. “Consequently, we are hold- ing this Sustainability Symposium on October 11th in conjunction with our annual Fall Meeting on October 10th at the Hyatt Regency Orlando to spread the word about integrating biological products into sustainability goals.”</p>
<p>As interest in the biological products sector continues to grow, attendance at BPIA’s meetings, conferences, workshops, and symposiums is also increasing. BPIA anticipates its program in Orlando this fall to be its largest event to date.
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<strong>Source:</strong> Register to attend at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2vI7RY2">http://bit.ly/2vI7RY2</a></p>
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<h4>Mexico: Joint Venture announced between Econtrol and 6SenseAI</h4>
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<p>A Joint Venture agreement has been announced between Econtrol with 6SenseAI, a San Francisco, California based company . The JV will leverage the knowledge and experience of Econtrol of the Mexican, Central and South America markets with the financial and technical strength of 6SenseAI. ‘Both companies will jointly work in these markets before branching into North American and European and Asian Markets’ said by Mr Ajay Shillon President of 6SenseAI.</p>
<p>‘For Econtrol this is a wonderful opportunity to joint efforts with 6SenseAI to serve the Professional Pest Control Market, Food Safety Programs and the Public Health and Vector Programs in Latin America. There is much to do. The industry growth and consolidation is opening new horizons for technology and innovation and we want to serve these needs.’ said Benjamin Gomez Managing Director of ECONTROL.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.econtrol.com.mx/">www. econtrol.com.mx</a> and <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~cloudida.com">http://cloudida.com</a></p>
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<p>Guy Elitzur, CEO of STK Stockton will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Chemical Industry Regulations Conference in Nice, France, September 5 – 7, 2017. His presentation, “The 4th ‘P’ of Sustainable Agriculture”, will kick off the Biopesticides Session on September 6. The ‘3 ‘P’s’ for achieving sustainable agriculture are known as “People, Prosperity and Planet” but Mr. Elitzur will introduce the 4th P as ‘Perpetuity’ or the need for ‘perpetual production of food’ in sustainable agriculture programs.</p>
<p>STK practices the 4th ‘P’ by launching its first ever hybrid product REGEV, which combines plant extract biologic formulation with chemical pesticides to to create a highly effective pre-mixed product, thus reducing chemical residues and managing resistance, while at the same time, eliminating the need for mixing or rotating. The hybrid technology allows more farmers to adopt biological solutions and integrate these into their spraying programs. The product from STK represents a bridge between the current chemical programs into a future, where healthier fully-biological programs will be implemented. The hybrids will also introduce biological food protection formulations to row crop growers who are currently less exposed to these products. The new hybrids will be integrated into spraying programs where biologics are currently not in use. In this manner, hybrids will assist in the continuity of food production, while helping growers to evolve toward healthier and safer solutions.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.stockton-ag.com">www.stockton-ag.com</a>.</p>
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<h4>Australia: Biology to transform lots of industries</h4>
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<p>As Dickinson Professor at the California Institute of Technology, Frances Arnold’s research focuses on protein engineering by directed evolution, with varied applications. Prof Arnold delivered the plenary talk at the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated centenary chemistry congress in Melbourne in July. “Nature is the best chemist and everything in nature comes from a process of evolution, and we should learn how to use nature and evolution to solve human problems and do new chemistry for sustainable living,” Prof Arnold said. “Specially, I evolve new enzymes and biological catalysts in the laboratory to do chemistry that nature never discovered but humans did, and I make enzymes do that so we genetically design new chemistry.” One of the projects Prof Arnold has worked on is replacing pesticides with insect pheromones. “You can spray a few grams of bug pheromone in a field and they can’t find each other, it confuses the males, and you need much less pesticides,” she said. “They can make this at a much lower cost than conventional chemicals. It’s a whole different way of looking at agriculture. You have to produce these molecules and chemists have a hard time doing this at a low enough cost to use in agriculture, so with this new technique we started making these in microbes, using enzymes” Prof Arnold said. “A lot of things we now create using synthetic chemical processes one day can be made in biological systems and it’s going to be a new suite of technology that is available to all industries.</p>
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<h4>USA: Sustainability among cotton’s challenges</h4>
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<div id="attachment_5119" style="max-width: 273px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5119" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg" alt="Cotton pest" width="263" height="189" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A boll weevil-free growing environment has saved millions of dollars for cotton growers in Mississippi and across the cotton belt as a result of a years-long program to eradicate the pest that has plagued farmers for decades.</p></div>
<p>“Our goal,” says Craig Brown, National Cotton Council, “ is to convince key people who ultimately send signals on what type of fabric they want in consumer apparel that U.S. cotton is responsibility produced and strives for continuous improvement. “said Craig Brown, vice president for producer affairs for the National Cotton Council at the joint annual meeting of the Mississippi Boll Weevil Management Corporation and the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Cotton Policy Committee. Among the industries efforts, are the continued demonstration to the Environmental Protection Agency that neonicotinoids are being used responsibly by cotton producers, and that they are not harmful to pollinators when used in accordance with labels.</p>
<p>Commenting on the Mississippi Boll Weevil Management boll weevil eradication program, Brown noted that the program has resulted in elimination of the pest across the cotton belt, except for a small area in south Texas and across the Rio Grande River in Mexico. A boll weevilfree growing environment has saved millions of dollars for cotton growers in Mississippi and across the cotton belt as a result of a years-long program to eradicate the pest that has plagued farmers for decades.</p>
<p>Complete eradication for the entire cotton belt is considered within reach, as soon as the boll weevil is eliminated in the lower Rio Grande Valley and across the river in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
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<strong>Source:</strong><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.deltafarmpress.com/cotton/sustainability-other-issues-among-cotton-s-challenges"> http://www.deltafarmpress.com/cotton/sustainability-other-issues-among-cotton-s-challenges</a></p>
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<h4><em>&#8230;And Finally&#8230;</em>US: When biocontrol goes native</h4>
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<p>Praying mantises are carnivorous insects, generally eating insects or spiders (and notoriously, their mates after mating). On occasions, they consume smaller vertebrates such as frogs, lizards, salamanders or snakes. Zoologists from Switzerland and the U.S. documents have now documented 12 species that preying on small birds in the wild. Aside from the discovery, it seems we humans have unwittingly played. Of the 147 documented cases, more than 70% occurred in the U.S., where mantises grab hummingbirds from feeders. Decades ago alien species of mantises like the European mantis <em>(Mantis religiosa</em><em>)</em> and the Chinese mantis <em>(Tenodera sinensis</em><em>)</em> became popular for biological pest control. In theory, using insects to eat the pests is a great idea – in practice, when non-native insects are introduced, things can go awry. Imported mantis species now constitute a new potential threat to hummingbirds and small passerine birds.</p>
<div id="attachment_5120" style="max-width: 438px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5120" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image2.jpg" alt="Chinese praying mantis" width="428" height="293" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image2.jpg 428w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/news-in-brief_page5_image2-300x205.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Chinese praying mantis (Tenodera sinensis) with a Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) as her prey. Illinois, USA (Image: courtesy “What’s That Bug?”, Randy Anderson).</p></div>
<p><strong>For more information: see</strong> The Wilson Journal of Ornithology 129(2):331344. 2017 https://doi.org/10.1676/16-100.1</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-08-27:pestsuk/2017-08-27T04:00:01-00:00Company Profile…Curtis Gilmour a leading global pest control products manufacturer<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Curtis-Gilmour-Logo_web.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5094" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Curtis-Gilmour-Logo_web.jpg" alt="Cutis-Gilmour" width="198" height="43" /></a>With over 200 years of combined experience in the pest management industry, few are likely to have heard of Curtis Gilmour. Consider the names of their group companies however, which includes B&amp;G Equipment Company (Georgia USA), Curtis Dyna-Fog (Indianapolis, USA), Agrisense Industrial Monitoring Ltd (Wales, UK) and Silvandersson Sweden AB (Knared, Sweden) then the depth and breadth of the organisation becomes very apparent. The name originates from Curtis in Curtis Dyna-Fog and the G of B&amp;G, from George Gilmour and since 2013, the company has steadily formed a portfolio of world leading manufacturing expertise. Today the combined subsidiaries make Curtis Gilmour, a leading global manufacturer of speciality insect and rodent control equipment and disposables and a key supplier to consumer and professional customers alike.</p>
<h4>Professional Products of Choice</h4>
<p>In any pest situation, professional pest controllers need two essential elements: a means to detect and identify the pest and a means to reliably and effectively treat them. Detection requires an ability to attract pests and a system of retaining and capturing them. In combining insect attractants with speciality adhesives, Agrisense and Silvandersson have an extensive product line of insect monitoring and trapping devices.</p>
<p>Semiochemicals are ‘message carrying’ chemicals that are used in nature for communication between living organisms. Pheromones are the best-known group of semiochemicals and operate between individuals of the same species, bringing them together for mating, feeding, swarming, etc. Whether for use in speciality environments such as food processing plants or museums, or in sensitive situations such as in residential or hospitality facilities, with the Curtis Gilmour catalogue in hand, profession- als can choose from a range of effective and specifically designed monitoring and trapping solutions, whether tailor- made glue boars for EFK machine or sensitive traps for bedbug detection.</p>
<p>When it comes to eliminating pests, professionals also depend on having reliable and effective application equip- ment at their disposal that can perform in all situations and take demands that daily use requires. From space spray application, whether that be indoor for insect management in poultry, mushroom, glasshouse or factory shed, or outdoor for fly or mosquito control. The combined range of B&amp;G and Curtis Dyna-Fog covers all droplet size spectra to effectively target any insect pest target.</p>
<h4>Specialists in consumer and retail supplies</h4>
<p>Curtis Gilmour also has extensive expe- rience in producing retail or private label products for multi-national customers worldwide. Both Agrisense, from its base in South Wales and Silvandersson, located in Knared, Sweden are long established suppliers of insect trapping solutions to the home and garden markets.</p>
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Silvandersson Sweden AB, started in 1982 as a family-owned company first run by Mr. Åke Silvandersson before passing to his two sons, Kenneth and Kjell. The family sold the company to Venteco Plc in 2006, who had also acquired the Cyronite technology. (Cryonite has been spun out in the USA as a separate company and is not part of the acquisition by Curtis Gilmour, although Silvandersson retain some distribution rights). Ownership passed to Swedish facilities management company, Skandrenting in 2012 before joining Curtis Gilmour in 2016. During this period of transition, the Silvandersson family members have continued to play an important role in the company and this has helped maintain a loyal and supportive client base.</p>
<p>The company objective has always been to supply the pest control and consumer markets, with high-quality, effective and most importantly non-toxic insect management products. From day one, they set out to offer an alternative to, or to simplify and help reduce the use of chemicals to manage insect pests.</p>
<p>Consumers are increasingly aware of food quality production methods. The demand for food produced in an ecologically correct way is increasing, and consumer organizations throughout the world are very concerned about the residues of insecticides in foodstuffs, and subsequently informing consumers of the results. Consumers are therefore, increasingly using alternative products for the control of flies, insects and roaches.</p>
<p>The pest control industry is also undergoing major changes, driven by an increased and broadened awareness of the impact of products used for pest treatments. Regulators have taken action against some well-established products, such as in the EU directive effective from 2014, which prohibits the usage of toxic chemicals if there are other, more environmentally friendly, alternatives available.</p>
<p>Silvandersson is convinced that more and more markets will begin favouring toxic-free solutions and for that reason the company continues to develop innovative products that meet these market demands.</p>
<div id="attachment_5104" style="max-width: 473px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5104" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image2.jpg" alt="" width="463" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image2.jpg 463w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image2-300x194.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Agrisense and Silvandersson have developed expertise in specific technology areas including insect pheromones, controlled release technology, insect glues and trap design.</p></div>
<p><strong>Agrisense</strong>
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Wales-based Agrisense was established in 1984, as Biological Control Systems Ltd, by University College Cardiff and Leiner Gelatins Ltd. It has seen a variety of owners in its 33-year history. Expanding rapidly, in 1988, BCS was acquired by the newly formed joint venture between Phillips Petroleum and Dow Corning in the US, and the UK division, Agrisense-BCS Ltd. was formed. Combining the partners’ strengths in pheromone and controlled release technology, resulted in several innovations in pheromone delivery appearing in the following years. It became a subsidiary company of Biosys, in 1993 and then Thermo Trilogy Corp., in 1997, both US companies. Ownership moved to Japan (Mitsui group, 2001) and then back to USA (Suterra, 1996) before joining Curtis Gilmour in 2016.</p>
<p>The company sits among the industrial valleys of South Wales, that once echoed to the sound of coal mines and steel foundries. Today it is a region of spectacular scenery, castles and good hospitality. Agrisense has been a major developer and manufacturer of insect pest monitoring and control products based on pheromones and other attractants for many pest markets. The company has developed expertise in specific technology areas including insect behaviour modifying chemicals, controlled release technology for volatile compounds, insect glue technology and trap design. Agrisense has developed ways of using these naturally occurring chemicals to gain more accurate knowledge of pest populations. 90% of Agrisense products are exported to all 5 continents for which the company has received the prestigious “Queen’s Award for Exports” twice.</p>
<h4>Reliable Application</h4>
<p><strong>Curtis Dyna-Fog</strong></p>
<div id="attachment_5102" style="max-width: 456px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5102" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page1_image1.jpg" alt="" width="446" height="287" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page1_image1.jpg 446w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page1_image1-300x193.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Dyna-Jet L-30 is an entirely electric powered ULV generator that produces the industry’s most consistently sized spray droplets not achievable by conventional nozzles.</p></div>
<p>There is a wide array of products available to pest management professionals, to effectively control any pest. Applicators and professional operators must consider what is the best application method, to ensure the active ingredient of choice is carried or deposited to where it can have maximum effect. Sprays and sprayers have evolved considerably over the years and the correct choice of application equipment is vital to maximise product performance. Curtis Gilmour offers both space and residual spray application equipment to meet any requirement.</p>
<p>Curtis Dyna-Fog specialises in space spray equipment that deploys both cold and hot aerosol or fog while B&amp;G has traditionally been the brand of choice for residual spraying equipment. The equipment can be adopted for wide range of applications. It is not just ideal for mosquito, other flying and crawling insect control, but also bird repellent fogging, smoke and odour abatement, heavy commercial fogging, stored crops, military and police force training, special effects and more.</p>
<p>Founded in 1947 in Dayton, Ohio by Russell R. Curtis and his father W.H. Curtis, and under the original name Curtis Automotive Devices, the company specialized in manufacturing valves for the automotive and aircraft industry.</p>
<p>In 1952 the company moved to Bedford, Indiana to be closer in proximity to its major customers. The company began doing some development work, using acquired Pulse-Jet Engine technology that had commercial potential.</p>
<p>One of the first pulse-jet products they produced was the Dyna-Jet “Red Head” miniature engine for use in model rocketry.</p>
<div id="attachment_5103" style="max-width: 318px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5103" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image1.jpg" alt="Light Traps" width="308" height="258" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image1.jpg 308w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CP_curtis-Gilmour_page2_image1-300x251.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Did you know that Dyna-Fog is one of the world’s largest producers of Light Traps for monitoring mosquito activity?</p></div>
<p>After years of refining existing designs, by 1954 the first commercially available pulse-jet mosquito fogger (The Curtis Junior Model) was being produced. By 1956, more than 4000 machines were being produced each year. As a result of increasing demand for the machines, Russell Curtis moved the company in 1958 into a newly constructed 20,000 square foot facility in Westfield, Indiana, which remains the current site for manufacturing and the R&amp;D Facility.</p>
<p>Reliability and longevity in use are trademark qualities of the Curtis Dyna-Fog company. The Golden Eagle fogger, now available in an Electric Start version has served customers successfully since the 1970’s. It easily, effectively and economically dispenses oil based insecticides, fungicides, germicides, disinfectants, odour control and other chemical products. It is positioned for those hard- to-reach areas indoors or outdoors, and for the little as well as the large jobs such as mosquito control to combat malaria and dengue fever.</p>
<p><strong>B&amp;G Equipment Company</strong>
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In the late 1940’s, as students in the first pest control course held at Purdue University, Bill Brehm and George Gilmour got together to design and construct a Compressed Air Sprayer for their senior project. With a background in pest control, upon graduating, they saw the potential for their invention within the professional pest control market and opened their first manuacturing facility in Plumstead Ville, Pennsylvania. That year they manufac- tured and sold six. Today B&amp;G occupies a state of the art manufacturing facility in Atlanta, Georgia, with over 85,000 q. feet of manufacturing space.</p>
<p>B&amp;G is known as a manufacturer of quality equipment and the company distributes their equipment throughout the world. B&amp;G attributes their success to innovation, design, and quality of construction.</p>
<div id="attachment_5126" style="max-width: 510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bg.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-5126" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bg.jpg" alt="B&amp;G Equipment" width="500" height="335" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bg.jpg 500w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bg-300x201.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bg-272x182.jpg 272w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A range of B&amp;G product includes, the Versa-Fogger which is the first gasoline powered backpack fogger. Specially designed for pest control and co-developed with sister company, Curtis Dyna-Fog.</p></div>
<p>Over the years B&amp;G has adapted and innovated its equipment in line with changes in application amounts, concentrations, formulations, active ingredients and in delivery systems. Many of these have gone unnoticed. Application used to involve high volume and spray to run off whereas now treatments target the harbourage. The volume of liquid insecticide applied indoors has dropped dramatically, and efficacy has increased. Part of the credit goes to the insecticides available, and part goes to smart application.</p>
<p>Treatment methods have changed to match the limited volume: crack-and-crevice treatment has nearly replaced broadcast (base board) applications. Traditional (1 gal.) tank sprayers are now sharing the application time with small (1 pint) ‘belt-loop’ sprayers. These compact sprayers are designed for precision crack and crevice applications and limited surface spraying &#8211; in locations where the standard B&amp;G is more than is required. The future of applications will require specific tools to fit the pest, the level of infestation, and the site and over the years B&amp;G has demonstrated its ability to stay ahead of demand to meet market needs.</p>
<h4>The future for Curtis Gilmour</h4>
<p>The strengths of Curtis Gilmour group companies come not just from the combined expertise in their respective business areas; nor from the longevity of business relationships that is a shared phenomenon across all enterprises; or the staff loyalty and dedication with many employees developing long and satisfying careers with the respective brands, but for the future, the global position that Curtis Gilmour occupies presents significant opportunities for the years ahead.</p>
<p>Common to all companies has been the drive to develop export markets and today Curtis Gilmour products can be found in all major markets. With operating bases in USA and Europe, there are considerable synergies in distribution that can been explored and developed. Customers can only benefit from the new structure and the potential to grow further is limitless.</p>
<p>The 200 years of combined experience in pest management also places Curtis Gilmour in a unique position. These are no modern-day start-up companies but have worked long and hard to build and establish a rich and varied culture of innovative research and development. All companies have faced severe competition and survived and the future looks good.
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2017-08-26T15:23:03-00:002017-08-26T15:23:03-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5097International Pest Control – July/August 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.4<div id="attachment_5077" style="width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IPC-JulAug17_cover_001_H96_V96.jpg"><img class="wp-image-5077 size-medium" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IPC-JulAug17_cover_001_H96_V96-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IPC-JulAug17_cover_001_H96_V96-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IPC-JulAug17_cover_001_H96_V96.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Cover image:</strong> For more than 30 years, adulticides recommended by the World Health Organisation Pesticides Evaluation Scheme for use in vector control for public health, have relied on only four insecticide classes. In this issue, Bayer explains how repurposed agricultural chemistry should play an important role in uses such as indoor residual spraying, and when used as a combination with a second mode of action, should help preserve their effectiveness until such time as additional options become available.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Innovations in vector management are like the proverbial London bus. You wait for ages for one to come along and then three appear all at once. Or so it seems, as we were compiling this issue and almost simultaneously received details from three of the major players in this market, BASF, Bayer and Sumitomo, who each in their own way are offering innovation to help combat insect vectors of disease.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">BASF are introducing a new long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net (LN) based on new chemistry, chlorfenapyr, a halogenated pyrrole while Bayer and Sumitomo are introducing new products based on neonicotinoid insecticides. Bayer has taken the decision to develop clothianidin for vector control, in combination with deltamethrin while Sumitomo Chemical’s new offering for indoor residual spraying is based on clothianidin alone. Our special feature this issue includes more details on these, as well as commentary on the need for Integrated Mosquito Management from Mark Beavers at Rollins and our Technical Consultant Graham Matthews. We cap this off with a look at climate and vectors and the difficulty of managing blackfly in Cameroon and as if that wasn’t enough, we throw in the conundrum of why mosquito resistance is different in Australia and a new oviposition trap.</p>
<p>In public health, we welcomed the triennial (once every three years) International Conference on Urban Pest. On the programme were presentations on bedbugs, cockroaches, monster invasions of millipedes, biological control of museum pests, rats and pigeon contraception. Luckily it was on my doorstep this time round so I headed up to Birmingham for three days, camera in hand and you can find my report in the public health section.</p>
<p>We had so much difficulty squeezing everything in, we have gone to 64 pages – so consider this your bumper summer issue – ideal for the beach (sorry southern hemisphere). Space however has been at a premium so the agricultural and horticultural sectors are a tad light this issue but we will make up for that in our September issue as we preview ABIM 2017. Should you wish to contribute your latest research on biological control please do get in touch.</p>
<p>Anyway, I am off to a 20-year anniversary reunion this weekend, of a group that had a significant impact in vector management and other early pyrethroid applications. That was until the mergers and acquisitions of the 90’s saw its expert personnel disband only to resurface in diverse positions of influence across the globe. If you want to hear more about what happened to Wellcome Environmental Health, catch our next issue.</p>
<p>Enjoy your summer.</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control July/August 2017
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Vol 59, Number 4</h3>
<h4>International News in Brief&#8230;<em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/international-news-brief-julyaugust-2017-issue/">read more</a></em></h4>
<h4>Association News</h4>
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<li>BPCA lands fourth major award in a year.</li>
<li>Amenity forum offer question and answer session at Saltex.</li>
<li>New publication on management of invasive species of mosquito.</li>
<li>European Commission drags its heals on accelerating low risk pesticides.</li>
<li>Glyphosate ban would cost British farmers almost £1billion a year.</li>
<li>New CEPA Chairman elected at AGM.</li>
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<h4>Company Profile&#8230;<em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/company-profile-curtis-gilmour-a-leading-global-pest-control-products-manufacturer/">read more</a></em>.</h4>
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<li>Curtis Gilmour a leading global pest control products manufacturer.</li>
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<h4>Special Feature – Vector Management</h4>
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<li>New mode of action chemistry for indoor residual spraying.</li>
<li>Trends of vector borne diseases in the west and likely climate impact &#8211; <em>A.M.K.M. Rao.</em></li>
<li>New oviposition mosquito trap.</li>
<li>Working together to achieve integrated mosquito management (IMM) &#8211; <em>Mark Beavers</em>.</li>
<li>Mosquito Control – Needing to implement an integrated vector management programme &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews.</em></li>
<li>A brief history and future potential of neonicotinoid use in public health &#8211; <em>Justin McBeath.</em></li>
<li>Mozzies are evolving to beat insecticides – except in Australia &#8211; <em>Ary Hoffmann, Nancy Margaret Endersby-Harshman &amp; Scott Ritchie.</em></li>
<li>First new class of insecticide for malaria prevention in more than 30 years.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Pest control industry owes its robust success rate to mergers and acquisitions &#8211; <em>Deepak Bandal.</em></li>
<li>International Conference on Urban Pests, ICUP2017 &#8211; <em>David Loughlin.</em></li>
<li>Tackling Blackfly (Simulium spp) in Cameroon &#8211; <em>Pierre Nkot Baleguel, Pierre Didier Baleguel, Jane Nchangnwi Che &amp; Graham Matthews.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Agriculture</h4>
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<li>Arable production: science and compliance – preparing for an uncertain future &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews</em>.</li>
<li>Scientific paper on bees gets publicity in UK and USA &#8211; Graham Matthews.</li>
<li>Fall Armyworms on march across Africa.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture &amp; Amenity</h4>
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<li>Vineyard biosecurity project looks to next stage after trial.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Forestry &amp; Plantations</h4>
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<li>Which way for western hemlock as a commercial softwood species &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
<li>London’s largest open space under siege from OPM &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett</em></li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
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2017-08-26T12:25:11-00:002017-08-26T12:25:11-00:00http://international-pest-control.com/?p=5073Why Ants Are Such A Threat To Your Business<p>If you own a business, you are most probably aware of some of the problems pests can cause you. A pest many business owners don’t consider is ants. However, having an ant control problem in your business could have dire consequences.</p>
<h3><u>The Damage Ants Can Cause </u></h3>
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<li><strong>Damage to equipment and stock </strong>– If ants get into your food supplies it’s a serious problem. They will breed and multiply very quickly. They can also do damage to your property, equipment and appliances when they build their nests.</li>
<li><strong>Risk of bites </strong>– <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-fire-ant-bites">Ants can bite</a>, and it’s seriously painful. In fact some people are allergic to ant bites, which can be very dangerous.</li>
<li><strong>Spread of diseases </strong>– Ants carry bacteria like Salmonella. This is especially bad if you have a food business. They can spread a lot of diseases which can infect not only your staff but your customers too.</li>
<li><strong>Increased Infestation </strong>– Once ants are in your property, they can become a very serious problem quite quickly. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/ant-control-london/">Ant extermination</a> is problematic when the ants have adapted to their environment and are breeding at an alarming rate.</li>
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<h3><u>Preventing Ants </u></h3>
<p>You can take some very simple steps to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/prevent-ants-ruining-summer-bbq/">stop ants from infesting</a> your business.</p>
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<li>Reduce their chance of getting to a food source. By taking away their access, you reduce the risk of food becoming contaminated.</li>
<li>Clean up and clear away all discarded and unwanted food, including spillages.</li>
<li>Only store food in sealed containers.</li>
<li>Keep all of your utensils, appliances and work surfaces clean. Even the tiniest scrap of food is attractive to an ant.</li>
<li>Take out the rubbish every day. Don’t leave it out overnight to fester where ants can get to it. Leaving rubbish around can increase the risk of having an ant infestation.</li>
<li>Look at the outside of your business too. If any trees or bushes are touching the exterior, it’s an easy access route for many pests including ants.</li>
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<h3><u>Professional Help For Ants </u></h3>
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<li>There are experts out there who know how to prevent ant infestations and can get rid of an infestation once it’s already happened.</li>
<li>Pest control professionals know where ants like to hide, so can quickly get to the source of the problem.</li>
<li>A professional pest controller has the right equipment and training to get rid of the ant problem for you.</li>
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<li><strong>Type of parasite </strong>– Fleas are an insect that has six legs. To get from host to host they jump and crawl. Ticks on the other hand have eight legs, so are technically arachnids. They are in fact very closely related to the spider, so they can’t jump. When a host passes by them, they just climb onto them.</li>
<li><strong>Hosts </strong>– Fleas love fur, so will only go for animals that are furry. If you have pets, you’ve probably one or two run ins with fleas before. Ticks aren’t picky. If the target is warm-blooded that’s all they need. Which means they can actually attach to us as well as animals.</li>
<li><strong>Feeding </strong>– To feed, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.healthline.com/health/flea-bites">a flea will bite the skin</a> and then eat. This is also how they transmit diseases. Ticks also bite and break the skin, but their bite is a lot stronger and once they’ve bitten they latch on.</li>
<li><strong>Removal </strong>– Fleas are easy to pick off animals and can be combed out of fur too. Ticks need to be removed with a lot of care, because improper removal can lead to skin infections for animals and people..</li>
<li><strong>Lifespan </strong>– Adult fleas can live for around 100 days, but that greatly depends on whether they’ve got a good host to feed off. Ticks take a long time to become an adult – around 3 years.</li>
<li><strong>Temperatures </strong>– Fleas aren’t picky about the weather. Cold or warm, they will survive. If it’s a bit chilly, it slows them down but doesn’t kill them. Ticks can survive in very cold and very hot temperatures. As long as they have a warm source of blood they can acclimatise to most environments. Ticks prefer warm and humid weather.</li>
<li><strong>Diseases </strong>– Fleas can transmit diseases to us, but it’s not very common anymore. Ticks are the ones who can have a very negative impact on our health. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Lyme-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx">Lyme disease</a> is the top illness a tick can carry, and is a very serious disease to have.</li>
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2017-08-18T22:42:17-00:002017-08-18T22:42:17-00:00http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11796IPM for the Urban Professional: A Study Guide for the Associate Certified Entomologist<div id="pl-4959" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4959-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4959-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4959-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4959-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">IPM for the Urban Professional: A Study Guide for the Associate Certified Entomologist</h3>
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<p>Designed as a study guide for those pursuing the ACE (Associate Certified Entomologists) program run by the Entomological Society of America. Founded in 1889, the ESA has nearly 7,000 members today. IPM for the Urban Professional also serves as a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of integrated pest management (IPM); basic classification, identification points, and pest biology; an outline of pesticide concepts; and an overview of important safety and regulatory issues. The book fills a gap in the structural pest control book market: It is far more comprehensive than an introductory overview, but does not get bogged down in the details on specific management techniques for every structural pest.</p>
<p>IPM for the Urban Professional is designed to be used in conjunction with the NPMA Field Guide as a comprehensive way for a person to prepare for their ACE examination. Written in a light and conversational tone, it will be widely used and adopted by newcomers to the industry as well as long-time professionals.</p>
<p>The publication is not a field guide, a technician’s handbook, an insect identification key, or to be seen as a comprehensive book encompassing all aspects of the pest management professional. That said, as a study guide, it covers in the first 9 chapters, topics from defining IPM, to how to select appropriate control methods, pesticide safety and insect taxonomy and biology. Almost half the publication covers the seven major groups of arthropod pests (insects, spiders, ticks, mites etc.) with some clear and informative guidance on taxonomy for beginners e.g. all insects are hexapods but not all hexapods are insects, and as vertebrates can act as hosts to invertebrate pests, Chapter 10 even concludes with three pages on this topic.</p>
<p>Although written from an American perspective, as noted in the foreword by Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, “This is a must-read for anyone in this industry whether they are going for their ACE or not.”</p>
<p><em>Article published in International Pest Control – January/February 2016 issue.</em></p>
<h3><strong>ESA members &amp; ACEs: $75 / Current ACE applicants: $49 / Non-members: $94</strong></h3>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4959Urban Insect Pests<div id="pl-4977" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4977-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4977-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4977-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4977-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">Urban Insect Pests: Sustainable Management Strategies</h3>
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<p>With 15 chapters and 21 contributing authors, this book is a completely current review of best pest management strategies with, in addition to the expected chapters on headline pests such as bedbugs, also considers among other chapter titles, ants, termites, mosquitoes, filth flies, fleas, and timber beetles. Written by experts in their field, from the US, Europe, Australia and South East Asia, the book highlights how urban insects, like any other insects, are resilient and successful organisms in the natural world. Only a lack of understanding leaves them considered intruders in the urban environment. As the approach by the pest control industry seems to revolve around pest control products, the practice of controlling urban pests becomes centred on elimination of infestations from homes and buildings without properly addressing the possibilities of future infestations and how to avoid them.</p>
<p>This book brings together global knowledge to discuss, not just the pests but the importance of new technologies, improved designs, modification of environments and public awareness. This is very much a partner publication to the earlier 2011 publication, Urban Pest Management, An Environmental Perspective (P Dhang Ed.).</p>
<p>The new publication emphasizes that pests in urban environment cannot be permanently eradicated. Thus there is a need to develop sustainable methodologies to contain pest. With increasing restrictions on how and where pesticides can be applied and a decreasing armoury of products being made available to today’s pest control professional Urban Insect Pests reviews best practice methods, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how public awareness can help in reducing pest infestation sustainably.</p>
<p>This book will serve as valuable resource for pest control specialists and researchers alike in the field of entomology and urban pest control.</p>
<p><em>Article published in International Pest Control – November/December 2014 issue.</em></p>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4977The Manual of Biocontrol Agents (5th Edition)<div id="pl-4982" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4982-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4982-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4982-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4982-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">The Manual of Biocontrol Agents (5th Edition)</h3>
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<p>The British Crop Production Council (BCPC) is a non-profit-making organisation and for over 50 years it has developed an international reputation for sound science in the fields of agriculture, food and the environment. Its conferences, publications and working groups bring together scientists to form opinion on key issues and its website attracts more than 12,000 visitors a month seeking its opinions, products and services.</p>
<p>The Manual of Biocontrol Agents, first published as The BioPesticide Manual in 1998, in this new (5th) edition, has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry, which is predicted to reach $3.2 billion by 2017.</p>
<p>The new edition claims to contain details of all active substances or organisms that are available commercially in at least one (registered) product form. This may be true at the time of print but in such a fast moving industry, new products are being added all the time.</p>
<p>Over 200 commercially available active substances have initially been included under the now familiar groupings of macro-organisms, micro-organisms, botanicals and semiochemicals. Each section details the modes of action, key data on mammalian, ecological and environmental toxicology, target crops and pests.</p>
<p>Where there may still be gaps to be filled, comes in the listing of products. Whilst the launch promotion boldly claims the listing is up to date, accurate and comprehensive for over 200 active substances, this is not strictly true of the with regard to commercially available products and not in the printed Manual.</p>
<p>The BCPC has fortunately developed an online version of The Manual so if you want more up to date information, then the new on-line access is a must have option. With no apparent limitation on space, this option provides users with additional information on the products.</p>
<p>The on-line manual has also been developed for user-friendly access on different devices, including smart phones. In addition, with the immediacy of the internet, the online version should (provided it is well maintained) be updated throughout the year (no claim how often) to reflect major changes and regulatory impacts in the sector. At the time of going to print, products from 77 companies were featured.</p>
<p>The publication has been compiled by experts in the biocontrol industry and should be a valuable resource for all those involved in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).</p>
<p>With the unabridged title ‘A World Compendium – The Manual of Biocontrol Agents’ it is a bold publication that claims to cover all global markets. The rise of biocontrol in China and Asia generally (some Indian companies are covered), it may be that certain commercialised agents in some markets are not featured.</p>
<p>In this digital age, with knowledge and communication improving all the time, so too hopefully will the listing. Feedback is encouraged, so if as a user you spot inconsistencies or gaps, the editor and publishers would welcome these being highlighted.</p>
<p>From a pheromone perspective I noticed an absence of some major global mating disruption products. As the listing depends on products having full approvals, and with the regulatory situation in the EU being what it is, this may explain some obvious omissions.</p>
<p>For some active substances (eg macrobials) I noted that more than one company is listed, but for others it may be only one. To be included within the list of active substances, the publishers have to be confident of their regulatory status and have focused mostly on OECD countries. Recognising that the biocontrol industry is moving at a fast pace, the BCPC are, for the on-line manual, developing a facility to link product registrations with countries, noting the regulatory status – provision, national or EU etc. If successful, this should give the flexibility to deal with products that do not yet have full approvals and help plug any gaps.</p>
<p>So consider this as a bold attempt at listing all biocontrol active substances rather than a comprehensive listing of commercial products. The resource has considerable merit. With the need for regular updating, my preference would be to opt for the online version and send evidence of any gaps to the publishers to make it the valuable tool that it aims to be.</p>
<p><em>Reviewed in International Pest Control – July/August 2014 issue.</em></p>
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2017-08-17T17:41:45-00:002017-08-17T17:41:45-00:00
http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4982Urban pest management: an environmental perspective<div id="pl-4987" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4987-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4987-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4987-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4987-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">Urban pest management: an environmental perspective</h3>
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<p>The book consists of a series of chapters, each written by a different author. The choice of chapter topics ranges from the control of specific pests (e.g. bed bugs, mosquitoes, termites), pest control in specific environments (e.g. schools, low-income housing), the use of specific insecticide formulations (e.g. baits, microencapsulation), the role of monitoring in detecting infestation and targeting the response, and the role of regulatory agencies in ensuring that pest control is properly carried out.</p>
<p>The book contains several examples that illustrate how recent improvements in pest management across a broad range of fronts, have reduced the quantities of insecticide used. For example, the chapter on termite control in Australia shows how the switch from liquid insecticide application to insecticide baiting, has reduced the quantity of active ingredient used per home, from 16,200g down to 1g. In addition to such technology-driven advances, there have also been improvements in the strategies of insecticide use.</p>
<p>The chapters covering Integrated Pest Management illustrate how implementation of a carefully designed IPM programme in schools across seven US states, resulted in a 71% reduction in insecticide usage and a 78% reduction in pest complaints. The chapters covering the regulatory issues around pest management do not provide specific examples of pesticide use reduction, but do provide very useful insight into the wide range of approaches and aspirations of regulatory agencies, intended to reduce the inapropriate use of pest control measures and increase their sustainability.</p>
<p>The scope of this book is potentially enormous, and it has clearly been a challenge for the editor and individual authors to condense the recent improvements in pesticide use, into only 248 pages. Nonetheless, the book would have been even more useful had it contained more quantitative data, together with operational examples of the successful implementation of the strategies discussed, although the comprehensive references should enable the reader to uncover such examples. Overall however, this book will prove a very useful source of information, not only to those seeking an environmental perspective on pest control, but also to anyone involved or interested in current urban pest management.</p>
<p>Review by Clive Boase</p>
<p><em>Review published in International Pest Control – January/February 2014 issue.</em></p>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4987Pesticide drift and the pursuit of environmental justice<div id="pl-4990" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4990-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4990-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4990-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4990-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">Pesticide drift and the pursuit of environmental justice</h3>
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<p>This book is really about environmental justice for those living on or near farm land which includes a large number of immigrant farmworkers, concerned about pesticide use in California and in particular the exposure of people to “pesticide drift”. However, although it mentions that pesticides can be distributed by vapour or spray droplets, it does not really differentiate between the fumigants, such as metham sodium or methyl bromide which are volatile organic chemicals (VOC) and spray drift of other types of pesticides, namely the more hazardous pesticides in the WHO Class I and II categories such as methamidophos and chlorpyrifos. Despite California being where integrated pest management was first noted, considerable quantities of pesticides are still used there, with most in the Central Valley, where 25% of all the pesticides used in the USA are applied on 2-3% of all farmland.</p>
<p>In assessing the scope and severity of pesticide drift in California, there were 2567 confirmed cases under the Pesticide Illness Surveillance Program (PISP) over a 10 year period (19982007), with nearly a third of these in one county. In the book it does not indicate the cause of these illnesses although California also has a Pesticide Usage Reporting System (PUR), or whether aerial spraying is the main cause of spray drift. A Spray Drift Task Force developed by Industry to meet requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not mentioned in a chapter on the crop protection industry, which is seen to promote chemicalintensive crop protection. In the chapter on The Environmental Regulatory State, the EPA is criticised for allowing volatile fumigant pesticides to be applied by sprinkler irrigation and that investigators of pesticide illnesses failed to identify any regulatory violations. The anti-pesticide drift activists look to the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) which has promoted a “Drift Catcher” to sample spray to obtain data to press for regulatory reform, but no mention is made of Drift Reduction Technology or improved impermeable sheets to retain fumigants in treated soil. They argue in favour of the precautionary principle that has been adopted within Europe and an alternative agrifood movement, which relies on local food systems and ‘organic’ farming.</p>
<p>The author concentrates on the injustice of exposing farm workers and all who live in farming areas to the downwind movement of toxic pesticides. It is a pity that in confining the text to the situation in California, there is very little mention about similar problems – the catastrophe at Bhopal is noted – and the advances made in regulations to minimise spray drift and removal of the most toxic pesticides from lists of approved products elsewhere. The Stockholm Convention and Montreal Protocol get only a brief mention despite being instrumental in focussing on the persistent organic pollutants and the volatile pesticides such as methyl bromide. An opportunity to educate readers on a more global scene was missed.</p>
<p>Review by Graham Matthews</p>
<p><em>Review published in International Pest Control – January/February 2014 issue</em></p>
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2017-08-17T08:25:50-00:002017-08-17T08:25:50-00:00yt:video:mEWacbKjqgcResistance of Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) to anticoagulant rodenticides in Hungary<p><strong>Dr. D. Bajomi, B. Tánczos.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> First generation rodenticides have been in use in Hungary since the mid 60-ies. <strong>Coumatetralyl</strong> based formulations were the first to appear, while rodenticides containing <strong>warfarin</strong> active substance have become less widespread. The application of <strong>bromadiolone</strong> and other second generation anticoagulant actives started afterwards.</p>
<p>Anticoagulant resistant strains of <em>Rattus norvegicus</em> were regularly reported in the past decades in Western-European countries, but records from Eastern-Europe are scarce. In two regions of Hungary small numbers of rat corpses were collected in 2006-2007, of which 33% – 44 % proved to carry Y139C mutation in the VKORC-1 gene.</p>
<p>In 2014-2015 nearly 80 rat corpses were collected at multiple sites in the capital and in agricultural facilities in Hungary where rat control efficiency problems had occurred. The samples were subjected to comparative SNP analysis of the VKORC-1 locus. Again, our findings proved the occurrence of Y139C mutation in the studied populations of tested specimens; nearly one third were hetero- and nearly one third homozygous carriers, respectively. No other mutations known for causing warfarin-resistance in rats were detected in our study. Wild type rats represented cca. 44 % in the studied populations.</p>
<p>The results obtained cannot be regarded as representative since the rat corpses originated decisively from sites where efficiency problems were found. Hence, considering that qualified PCOs have been working at these sites for a long time, our findings seem to refute the view of certain registration authorities stating that increasing resistance to anticoagulant rodenticides is due to rodent control performed by amateurs.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-08-13:pestsuk/2017-08-13T04:00:01-00:00What To Do If You Find Rat Droppings<p>One of the last things you ever want to find in your commercial or <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/residential-pest-control-london/">residential property</a> is rat droppings. Rat droppings normally look like small grains of brown rice, and turn grey the longer they have been there. Cleaning up rodent waste is incredibly dangerous, because of the diseases they carry. Handling rat droppings can pose a serious health risk.</p>
<p>When you find rat droppings anywhere on your property, you must call in one of our professionals here at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">Empire Pest Control</a> immediately. Here are some other do’s and don’ts of what to do when you find rat droppings.</p>
<h3><u>Do</u></h3>
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<li><strong>Call a professional pest controller</strong> – They can safely clean the area and help you combat the rodent control problem.</li>
<li><strong>Wear protective clothing </strong>– Rubber gloves, goggles and a dust mask are a must when handling rat droppings.</li>
<li><strong>Spray a cleaner </strong>– Any areas that have been exposed to rat waste need to be cleaned thoroughly.</li>
<li><strong>Disinfect or bleach </strong>– Mop all of the flooring and use a carpet disinfectant if it’s on carpeting.</li>
<li><strong>Shampoo and steam clean </strong>– Furniture that has been exposed to the rat droppings need to be cleaned too.</li>
<li><strong>Wash your bedding, linens and clothes </strong>– Any items that have been in contact with rat droppings need to be washed in hot water.</li>
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<h3><u>Don’t</u></h3>
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<li><strong>Vacuum or sweep up rat droppings </strong>– Any rat dropping that you find should never be vacuumed or swept. This is because it can cause diseases to become airborne.</li>
<li><strong>Keep the protective gear </strong>– Always throw it away after you’ve cleaned up.</li>
<li><strong>Ignore the signs of illness </strong>– Any flu like symptoms should be dealt with as serious, if there has been rat droppings around your property.</li>
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<p>The best way to get rid of rats is to call in professional pest controllers as soon as you notice any signs of a rodent infestation. They will usually use <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/best-london-rodent-control-poison-traps/">either traps or poison</a> or a combination of these and other methods. Other signs of rats being present in your property will be urine, scratching noises, bite marks in hard surfaces and grease marks left around your home.</p>
<p>Rats should never be ignored if they have infested your property. Be aware of of how dangerous they can be to your health. If you have noticed rat droppings around, call in Empire Pest Control for London based commercial and residential pest control.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-08-06:pestsuk/2017-08-06T04:00:01-00:00Queen Wasp Compared To Normal Wasps<p>Have you ever encountered a wasp and wondered is that the queen wasp, or just a normal wasp? Do wasps become queens after being a normal wasp, or are they born as queens? How do they live, hunt and breed? If you find a nest, all you will probably be interested in is finding someone to carry out <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-nest-removal-london/">wasp nest removal</a> as soon as possible! But if you are just plain curious about these insects, we have put together a brief a guide on some more <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/difference-bees-hornets-wasps/">questions you might have</a> had on wasps.</p>
<h3><u>How Does A Wasp Become A Queen?</u></h3>
<p>Female wasps are the workers in the colony. There is always one queen in the nest, and she is the one who chooses one of the other female wasps to turn into a new queen.</p>
<p>Once the choice has been made, the queen takes on the normal wasp as her sort of prodigy. The queen cares for them specially, so that they grow faster and differently to the others. They then become the new queen of the colony.</p>
<h3><u>How Big Are Queen Wasps Compared To Normal Wasps? </u></h3>
<p>Queen wasps look pretty much the same as the workers, which makes them super hard to identify. However in some species they do look noticeably different, so it just depends on the type of wasps you’re dealing with. In general, queen wasps tend to be bigger and longer than the worker wasps.</p>
<h3><u>Is A Queen Wasp Sting More Dangerous Than A Normal Wasp Sting?</u></h3>
<p>Being stung by a queen wasp is the same as being stung by a normal wasp. Because the queen is a bit bigger, the sting will be a bit bigger as well. All wasps sting when they feel like their nest or their queen is being threatened. This is why you should always stay away from the nests if you have one on your property.</p>
<h3><u>Wasp Pest Control Done Right</u></h3>
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2017-08-05T14:18:33-00:002017-08-05T14:18:33-00:00http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11789S-methoprene Insect Growth Regulator Mosquito Larvicides Results of Efficacy Trials<p><strong>Dr. Dániel Bajomi, József Schmidt, Laszló Takács &#8211; Babolna Bio Ltd., Hungary</strong>
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<strong>Bruno Serrano – Laboratoire T.E.C., France</strong></p>
<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> Global warming, mass tourism and delivery of goods helps the appearance and proliferation not only of new vector species, but very serious illnesses too. During the past years the rapid Southern-Northern spread of the invasive tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has been well noted. The Zika-virus battle has just started. While the safety of humans remains the major target, the available tools are rapidly decreasing, as a number of insecticides and larvicides are either lost, or their use is more and more restricted because of the European Biocidal Product Regulation.</p>
<p>In some of the EU Member States chemical mosquito treatment is still the most common, while the more efficient and environmentally safer biological larviciding remains less favoured. S-methoprene Insect Growth Regulator based formulations have been successfully used for decades, especially in the USA, Canada, Australia, but less in Europe. A number of formulations has been recently developed and introduced primarily against Aedes and Culex species. The S-methoprene based BIOPREN® granule, liquid, tablet and pump spray formulations permit their use in a wide range of water systems and different environmental conditions. According to the laboratory and field studies, 2 to 6 weeks’ residuality can be achieved. Some formulations are suitable for professional, others for amateur use. From resistance management point of view the interchange use of Bti and S-methoprene formulations are of extreme importance. The poster presentation wishes to introduce these formulations, target species, their application and efficacy results.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-07-30:pestsuk/2017-07-30T04:00:01-00:00How To Get Rid Of Woodlice In The Garden<p>Many people refer to woodlice as the lobsters of the insect world. And much like lobsters, they need damp conditions to survive. Oddly enough, there are loads of different species of woodlice around the UK. So a woodlouse you encounter on the coast may not be the same type as one you find in the city.</p>
<p>Woodlice can <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/property/3357798/When-woodlice-make-themselves-at-home.html">make themselves at home</a> and become pest when they have humidity and damp conditions to live in. Which makes your garden the perfect place for them to live. Generally woodlice are beneficial to the garden because they are the cleaners. They cultivate plants, overturn the soil and get rid of any debris around your garden such as leaves. However, if you have too many of them, they can become a nuisance very quickly.</p>
<p>Here are some ways to minimise the chances of having woodlice in your garden.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Move them to the compost heap </strong>– Compost heaps are warm and full of moisture, so are the perfect environment for woodlice. Move them onto the heap and they will help you with your compost too.</li>
<li><strong>Eliminate water sources </strong>– Over-watering your plants should be avoided and get rid of any standing water that will attract woodlice.</li>
<li><strong>Move the mulch </strong>– Mulch should be kept away from the garden, especially the seedlings.</li>
<li><strong>Make a trap </strong>– You can make homemade traps for woodlice in your garden and then leave them around the infested areas of your garden.</li>
<li><strong>Tidy up </strong>– Remove any rotting wood, rocks, bricks, compost, weeds, mulch, leaves and fall fruit from around your garden. Make it very undesirable to woodlice.</li>
<li><strong>Get some pest control </strong>– Professional pest controllers like <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pest-control-west-london/">Empire Ltd</a> can help you handle a woodlice problem without damaging the rest of your garden and plants.</li>
</ul>
<p>We hope that our quick guide on woodlice prevention will help you to keep your garden pest free and your plants uneaten and beautiful as ever. If you want any further information or have any questions on pest control, or <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pest-identification/">identifying pests</a>, give us a call. We’re happy to give you any advice or assistance you need.</p>
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2017-07-29T02:04:04-00:002017-07-29T02:04:04-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11783Your Checklist For Hiring A Pest Controller<p>When you need to hire an exterminator, you need to make sure you are choosing the right company for you and your family. Not only do you need to ensure that your house is pest free. Your <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/health-safety/">health and safety</a> and the health of your family can be affected if you don’t hire the proper pest controller.</p>
<p>Follow our checklist to find a reputable and trustworthy pest control company to exterminate your pests. If you’re based in the London area, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.checkatrade.com/EmpirePestControl/Reviews.aspx">take a look at our reviews on Checkatrade</a> for peace of mind.</p>
<h3>Our checklist:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Courtesy </strong>– When you are getting in touch with different pest controllers, always look for a company with strong customer service. A pest controller who can communicate well with you will be able to fulfil your needs more than someone who is hard to talk to.</li>
<li><strong>Qualifications </strong>– Any pest controller who enters your property should have all of the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/fully-trained-vetted-technicians/">correct qualifications and training</a> to take care of the job you need them to do. Another thing you need to check is that the company is fully insured with liability insurance.</li>
<li><strong>Professionalism </strong>– Every pest controller that visits your property should be punctual. They should also give you a clear time when they are coming. All prices and costs must be stated to you upfront. Each technician should also show you any licenses needed to carry out the work.</li>
<li><strong>References </strong>– Check that the pest control company you’re opting for has great reviews. An easy way of checking this is to check them out online. Then you can see what other people are saying about your local pest controllers. Avoid falling for over-promising companies, but still make sure that they use the right tools to get the job done.</li>
<li><strong>Price </strong>– If you feel like you’re overpaying someone for an easy job, you probably are. It’s always best to get two different quotes from competitors so you can compare prices and opt for the better company.</li>
<li><strong>Expertise </strong>– Probably one of the most important things you need from a pest controller. Their knowledge and expertise on pest extermination. You must make sure that the pest control company you want to hire has the experience in dealing with your particular pest. Many pest control companies only deal with specific types of pest. So it’s always best to go with the company that have the most knowledge.</li>
</ul>
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2017-07-23T22:25:40-00:002017-07-23T22:25:40-00:00
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2017-07-23T04:00:01-00:002017-07-23T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-07-23:pestsuk/2017-07-23T04:00:01-00:00The Difference Between Bees, Hornets And Wasps<p>With the warmer weather comes the thought of barbecuing in the garden, children playing outside, picnics and family outings. However, fun moments with your family and friends can be ruined very quickly because a flying stinging insect decides to crash your party.</p>
<p>The most important thing to know when dealing with stinging insects is how to tell the difference between them. When you’re being surrounded by stinging insects, it’s not always possible to check the different colourings and size of the insects because of the frenzy of the situation. What you can do is try to find their nest and check what it looks like. You can tell what kind of stinging insect you have on your property just by the shape of the nest, and what kind of material it looks like it’s made of.</p>
<p>Because it is important to know what insect is in your environment, here are the ways to tell if it’s bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps to help you tell the difference.</p>
<h3><u>Bees</u></h3>
<ul>
<li>Pollinate flowers and crops.</li>
<li>Produce honey.</li>
<li>Will only be able to sting once before dying.</li>
<li>Around 30,000 to 80,000 bees in one colony.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>Hornets </u></h3>
<ul>
<li>Nests can be found above the ground.</li>
<li>Hornet nests are very large with around 700 hornets.</li>
<li>Nests look like they are made of paper.</li>
<li>Can sting around 3-5 times.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>Yellow Jackets </u></h3>
<ul>
<li>Nests are usually the size of a football.</li>
<li>Nests are found near the ground or underground.</li>
<li>Can sting as much as they want.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>Wasps </u></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/a-short-guide-to-wasp-nests/">Wasp nests look like</a> they’re made from paper-mache.</li>
<li>Nests resemble an upside down umbrella.</li>
<li>Can sting multiple times.</li>
<li>Colonies can have 20-30 adult wasps.</li>
</ul>
<p>You need to know that regardless of what type of stinging insect is bothering you, they will all become aggressive under certain circumstances. This is often because they feel their nest is threatened. Using over the counter wasp killer may work, but they will continue to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~lifehacker.com/how-to-survive-a-bee-hornet-or-wasp-attack-1787062848">attack</a> even after being sprayed if they feel their nest is in danger. Therefore, this makes treating stinging insect nests by yourself incredibly dangerous.</p>
<p>To avoid the danger of having a stinging insect nest in your UK home or garden, it’s important to hire a professional pest controller because they know what they are doing. For <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">London wasp control</a>, call our office right now for emergency 24 hour pest control. We are experts in stinging insects and have the right chemicals, equipment and protective wear to keep your home and family safe from being stung this summer.</p>
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2017-07-17T22:07:01-00:002017-07-17T22:07:01-00:00
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2017-07-16T04:00:01-00:002017-07-16T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-07-16:pestsuk/2017-07-16T04:00:01-00:00The Pest Solution For UK Flea Infestations<p>When people first own a pet and they become itchy, many times that person may think they’re allergic to the animals. Other times, noticing small red bumps on your pets skin and seeing them scratch a lot can be mistaken for dry skin or <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pests-can-cause-allergic-reactions/">allergies</a>. But unfortunately, most of the time, special foods and lotions won’t solve the problem. Because the problem you could be dealing with is fleas.</p>
<p>Once your pet has bought fleas into your home, they can spread to the carpet, furniture, your garden and your other pets too.</p>
<h3>A bit about fleas:</h3>
<p>Fleas don’t fly as many people think they do. They have really strong back legs which allows them to jump from one host to another. Once a person is bitten by a flea, they can become sensitive to flea saliva. This can lead to the mistake that you’re allergic to the pet rather than the fleas.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.ripfleas.co.uk/flea-life-cycle/">Adult fleas</a> can live for a long period of time on your pet. Whilst they are living on your pet, they will be feeding off them and also laying a lot of eggs. These eggs then fall off your pets fur and into your bedding, sofas and carpeting. Wherever the pet spends a lot of time is the places you will find a flea problem.</p>
<p>To begin getting rid of a pest infestation, you need to get your pet treated professionally by a vet. This is the first step in getting rid of a UK flea infestation. Any pest control treatments you use around your home needs to be safe for use around pets. For London based pest control that is safe for animals, get in touch with us here at Empire Pest Control for a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/flea-control-london/">tailored London flea control</a> service.</p>
<p>Getting the areas of your home treated professionally by an expert pest controller will completely eradicate your flea problem. The best thing to do to prevent fleas in the first place is to keep your home tidy, and keep a regular vacuuming routine. Remember that you need to treat your entire home and your garden for fleas. A flea infestation will reoccur if you don’t treat your garden as well as your home. The same goes for not treating your pets bedding or your soft furnishings. It’s much better to get it all at once!</p>
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2017-07-11T21:58:47-00:002017-07-11T21:58:47-00:00
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2017-07-09T03:43:22-00:002017-07-09T03:43:22-00:00yt:video:8xbn_vMY18ITop 10 Do’s And Don’ts Of Bed Bug Prevention<p>Everyone loves summer. The days are lovely and warm, and we can all get outside and enjoy a lovely time with our families. However, with summer comes the increased risk of having a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">bed bug infestation in your London home</a>.</p>
<p>Many people are misinformed on what to do when they are experiencing a bed bug infestation. To make sure you’re doing the right things to prevent bed bugs in your London home, here are ten do’s and don’ts to help you.</p>
<h3><u>The Do’s </u></h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>De-clutter </strong>– Clutter is a perfect place for bed bugs to hide. It also makes it harder to treat your home when there is a bed bug infestation if it’s really cluttered.</li>
<li><strong>Have an inspection </strong>– Hire a professional pest control company like Empire to help you identify and treat a bed bug problem. Catching the problem early prevents a lot of hassle later on, giving you peace of mind.</li>
<li><strong>Be mindful when travelling </strong>– Bed bugs will attach themselves to your clothing and your luggage. Stay away from the cheaper, run-down hotels, and always <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/dont-bring-bed-bugs-home/">check your hotel rooms for any signs of a bed bug infestation.</a></li>
<li><strong>Keep up your cleaning routine </strong>– Vacuuming and cleaning your home can help to remove bed bugs. Make sure you throw the vacuum contents away afterwards though.</li>
<li><strong>Use a mattress cover </strong>– This will help to prevent bed bugs making your mattress their home. It also makes them easier to spot.</li>
</ol>
<h3><u>The Don’ts</u></h3>
<ol>
<li><strong>Be careful with second hand furniture </strong>– A second hand sofa could look brand new, but it could be riddled with bed bugs. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.quickenloans.com/blog/check-pests-buying-used-furniture">Bringing in used furniture</a> to your home could result in you bringing in an infestation too.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t throw infested furniture away </strong>– Furniture can be treated unless an expert tells you otherwise. Moving infested furniture out of your home can actually spread the bed bugs throughout the rest of your home.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t move house </strong>– You need to contact the professionals to get rid of them. Bed bugs will come with you wherever you go.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t try to treat them yourself </strong>– The pesticides used for bed bug treatment can be very dangerous, and you could end up hurting yourself and making the problem worse.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t opt for a cheap service </strong>– Hire an affordable and credible pest control company like Empire Pest Control to stop any infestations from reoccurring.</li>
</ol>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-07-02:pestsuk/2017-07-02T04:00:01-00:00Keeping Your London Home And Business Cockroach Free<p>They creep into our London homes and businesses uninvited. Scurrying across work surfaces, contaminating food and anything else they come into contact with. Cockroaches are one of the most disgusting and persistent pests on the planet. They’ve survived for millions of years, and can make your life miserable. Luckily, Empire Pest Control can help you with a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">London cockroach infestation</a>.</p>
<h3><u>Protecting Your Home From Cockroaches </u></h3>
<p>When you want to remain free and clear of cockroaches, and all other pests for that matter, prevention is the key. Once a cockroach finds it’s way into your property, it’s very hard to exterminate them and control their breeding. They can hide in the tiniest of cracks around your home. When night comes, they appear and scavenge for food, leaving their germs behind them as they go.</p>
<p>You can do a lot of prevention to keep cockroaches out of your London home or business. Even though you can do things to help, it’s important to know you can rely on Empire to help you when an infestation has gotten out of hand.</p>
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<li><strong>Seal off their hiding places </strong>– <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/insect-control/10-cockroach-hiding-spots.htm">Cockroaches like to hide</a> in dark recesses around your property. Have a good look around any cracks or crevices, then use a sealant to block off any potential cockroach hiding places.</li>
<li><strong>Remove the food source </strong>– Keeping your home and business clean by picking up any leftover food and disposing of your rubbish properly makes sure that cockroaches have no food source. Wipe down all of your food prep areas too, and make sure all of your appliances are clean.</li>
<li><strong>Create a barrier </strong>– Cockroaches obviously enter your building from the outside, so you may want to target outside first. Use a sealant to stop up any holes that may be in your foundation. You may also want to clean up any clutter in your garden so that cockroaches have nowhere to hide outside.</li>
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<h3><u>Using Professional Pest Control </u></h3>
<p>Don’t live with cockroaches in your personal space. Call Empire Pest Control for a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/services/">full site inspection</a>. Cockroach infestations can rapidly get out of hand without the help of a professional pest controller. We can identify where the cockroaches are entering your property, and then treat and prevent cockroach infestations in the long term.</p>
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http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11757International Pest Control – May/June 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.3<div id="attachment_4869" style="width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IPC-MayJun17cover_001.jpg"><img class="wp-image-4869 size-medium" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IPC-MayJun17cover_001-212x300.jpg" alt="MayJun17 cover" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IPC-MayJun17cover_001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IPC-MayJun17cover_001.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Cover image:</strong> A London Heathrow Airport car park. How best can we manage weed, pest and disease problems? Whatever the approach to weed control it needs to be safe and certainly not impact upon human health. Equally it needs to provide the most effective and efficient approach to weed management. We explain more in our special feature.</p></div>
<p>Urban and commercial spaces provide ideal environments for pests. Our Special Feature for May/June is amenity and facilities peats, a double feature looking at pest management, inside and outside. Partho Dhang considers the continual popularity of UV light traps for facility pests and Ferenc Varga gives one company’s perspective on improving the relationship between service provider and receiver. With the golfing tournament season well underway PC Technical Consultant, Terry Mabbett moves onto the course to explain why green keepers should not feed turf weeds in the autumn while John Moverley, Chairman of the Amenity Forum looks ahead to the annual conference and considers the wider problem of pests in the amenity environment and why it matters.</p>
<p>Two pest management events receive our coverage this issue. In New York, the second Global Summit brought together food manufacturing and pest management specialists from around the world to discuss and debate the latest problems and trends and strategies to cope with these. Meanwhile in Argentina, Chemotecnica hosted another Jornadas Tecnicas.</p>
<p>In public health, we report on the world’s first use of drones at airport and remind those who are involved with bed bugs, why heat remans a formidable weapon in the armoury of pest management products.</p>
<p>Biocontrol is the fastest developing sector within the pest management and plant protection industry and draws upon an incredibly diverse range of specialisms, expertise and resources. Professor Shireen Davies of the University of Glasgow, takes us through how novel biocontrol agents may be developed from an understanding of neuroendocrinology.</p>
<p>Highlighting the problem of pest sand informing the wide global community of the great work that our industry undertakes, is always a challenge. Later in the year IPC will be featuring a special feature on Invasive pests, but meanwhile in May, CABI displayed some of the UK’s most invasive alien weeds at the as part of its Nature vs Invader exhibit. A few weeks later, the global pest control industry joined forces to promote the inaugural World Pest Day that is now firmly set in the calendar as 6th June.</p>
<p>Europe’s regulators caused a bit of a stir in the industry recently by proposing adding two new categories of biocide. The industry reacted and we give our take on the events around the eventual U-turn on regulating these pheromone and attractant products.</p>
<p>To round our issue, we have two forest pest related articles. One looks at how typhoons can lead to greater incidence of pest outbreaks while the fungus <em>Phytophthora ramorum</em> comes under scrutiny as a continual threat to UK forests.</p>
<p>Bugs that bite are frequently in the news and those that transmit disease are the deadliest. In our next issue, we look at the latest research. Please get in touch if you would like to contribute.</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control May/June 2017
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Vol 59, Number 3</h3>
<h4>International News in Brief&#8230;<em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/international-news-brief-mayjune-2017-issue/">read more</a>
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<h4> Association News</h4>
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<li>ANECPLA celebrates its 25th anniversary.</li>
<li>CEPA milestones for quality benchmark.</li>
<li>FAOPMA Pest summit 2017 &#8211; Programme Announced.</li>
<li>Keeping Britain moving.</li>
<li>The BPCIF announces a technological revolution in pest control &#8211; <em>Albert Punsola</em></li>
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<h4>Special Feature – Amenity and Facilities Pests</h4>
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<li>Facilities management and weed, pest and disease management &#8211; <em>John Moverley.</em></li>
<li>Pest management challenges in food processing facilities &#8211; <em>Ferenc Varga.</em></li>
<li>Don’t feed turf weeds in the autumn &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.</em></li>
<li>Popularity of UV light traps in managing facility pests &#8211; <em>Partho Dhang.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Heat: A formidable, economical and practical weapon against bed bugs &#8211; <em>Pete Dame.</em></li>
<li>Another successful Jornadas Tecnicas in Argentina.</li>
<li>A world-first: integration of drones within daily airport operations.</li>
<li>6th of the 6th – World Pest Day &#8211; <em>David Loughlin.</em></li>
<li>Global summit of Pest management services for Public Health and Food safety.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture and Amenity</h4>
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<li>Alien plants invade chelsea Flower show.</li>
<li>nEUROSTRESSPEP: Novel biocontrol agents for insect pests from neuroendocrinology &#8211; <em>Shireen-Davies</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Forestry and Plantation</h4>
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<li>Outbreaks of timber pest in Philippines: A consequence of frequent typhoons &#8211; <em>Partho Dhang.</em></li>
<li><em>Phytophthora ramorum</em> moves out of the comfort zone &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett</em></li>
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<h4>Books</h4>
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<li>Achieving sustainable cultivation of tomatoes.</li>
<li>On eating insects. essays, stories and Recipes</li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – May/June 2017 issue.</p>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4867International news in brief – May/June 2017 issue<ul>
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<h4>Israel: New sleeping bag reduces dramatically the risk of mosquito bites</h4>
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<p>A new textile sleeping bag sleeve has been launched with the aim to produce an item which can be used in areas where many insects that are vectors of disease are widespread. The new 240cm x 80cm sleeping bag features the use of a vector protection finish developed by OFFIS. Such textiles protected by an anti-mosquito finish treatment, show a powerful reduction of mosquitoes landing and biting as well as effectiveness against dust mites, ticks and bed bugs. The sleeping bag treatment is highly stable to repeated washing. The sleeping bag is compliant with Oeko-tex standard and SVHC regulations. The finish is dermatological tested and is non-irritant to allergic persons.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4851" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg" alt="" width="741" height="217" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg 741w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page1_image2-300x88.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px" /></a>OFFIS Textile, Ltd., specializing in designing, tailoring, dyeing, printing and finishing textiles for linen, tablecloths and curtains, was founded in 1973. For more than 45 years, it has been a leader in Israel textile industry. A video of the product is available to view at: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVyEh8NO200">www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVyEh8NO200</a>
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<strong>For more information</strong> email: <a href="mailto:Liat@offis.co.il">Liat@offis.co.il</a>
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<strong>Source: </strong>Offis Textile, Ltd.</p>
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<h4><strong>France: Integrated protection of palm trees in the botanical gardens</strong></h4>
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<p>The red weevil of the palm tree <em>(Rhynchophorus ferrugineus)</em> is a formidable pest that puts the palm trees of the Mediterranean basin at risk. In the Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur region, for example, more than 100 communities are now victim of the invasion of this insect and more than 13,000 palm trees are already affected. This pest causes the destruction of palm trees and is a major concern of the region’s remarkable botanical gardens. In addition, the Loi Labbé came into force on January 1, 2017, which prohibits the use of pesticides in public spaces and requires green space managers to quickly find ecological alternatives to pesticides.
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It is in this context that pheromone biocontrol company M2i Life Sciences, designer of an innovative red palm weevil trapping solution that has been used in the Middle East and northern Africa for some years, has signed a partnership with the various botanical gardens of the French Riviera to guarantee the biological protection of their specimens. This solution is also used by the “Save Our Palm tree” Association, which is very active in protecting palm trees in the PACA region.
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This partnership concerns:</p>
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<li>The Jardin Val Rahmeh in Menton (dependent on the Museum of Natural History)</li>
<li>The Garden of Villa Thuret in Antibes (dependent on INRA)</li>
<li>The Port Cros National Park in Hyères</li>
<li>The Hanbury Botanical Garden in Ventimille (Italy)</li>
<li>The Phoenix Experimental Garden in Bordighera (Italy)</li>
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<p>The aim is to use pheromone diffusers, placed in traps, which attract the males and females of the weevils and allow them to be captured.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.m2i-lifesciences.com/">www.m2i-lifesciences.com</a></p>
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<h4>EU: Glyphosate renewal discussions pre-empted</h4>
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<p>On 18th May, Copa and Cogeca expressed regret at the EU Commission plan to re-authorise the use of the herbicide active substance glyphosate in EU crop production for only ten years and not fifteen, after the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) gave it a positive scientific assessment. Copa and Cogeca Secretary-General Pekka Pesonen stressed “Both EFSA and ECHA have published strong scientific evidence that supports the re-authorization of this widely-used active substance for 15 years since there are no safety concerns. We feel it is essential to respect these opinions and maintain trust in EFSA and the high standards that EU producers meet. Creating doubt about EU science-based decision-making processes will only have an negative impact on the credibility of the EU authorities and jeopardise our high safety standards at the same time as putting our own farmers in a less competitive and uncertain position vis a vis their competitors in non-EU countries”.</p>
<p>The statement comes as the Commission readies itself to re-launch discussions with Member States on the possible renewal of the active substance glyphosate for 10 years and not 15. But Copa &amp; Cogeca argue that glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the EU, enabling us to produce safe, affordable, quality food. Its use is also essential together with catch crops to prevent soil erosion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since there is no scientific evidence to suggest it should not be re-authorised, we called on the EU to re-authorise its use for fifteen years in accordance with EU legislation, he insisted.</p>
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<h4>UK: Independent audits for rodenticide point of sale</h4>
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<p>Plans for independent auditing of rodenticide point of sale controls have been announced jointly by BASIS Registration and the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. The BASIS Stores Inspection Scheme, which already uses independent assessors to ensure compliance with regulations for the storage and distribution of professional pesticides, is set to be extended by the two organisations. Lindsay Smith-Boam, Logistics Manager at BASIS, says “Applying controls at the point of sale, such as checking distribution staff are aware of the regulations and best practice requirements, is an important part of stewardship. For distributors already operating within the long-established Stores Inspection Scheme, the fact it will now cover rodenticides too should be seen as good news. It will provide further evidence that the entire supply chain is controlling availability of these products, as a result enabling continued access to them without further restriction.”</p>
<p>Audits will apply to all supply routes &#8211; trade and retail, premises and internet – with the first audit cycle conducted by BASIS between February and November 2018. Any company or outlet selling professional use rodenticides must have passed a BASIS Point of Sale audit for rodenticide stewardship compliance by November 30, 2018. CRRU UK and BASIS will advise the supply chain of the precise audit process, and the requirements that have to be met, during July to December this year. Failure to comply with any aspect of the stewardship regime may lead to the company concerned being reported to HSE, Trading Standards and any other relevant body. It may also lead to cancellation of the authorisation for sale of the product concerned.</p>
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<h4>Global: Potential distribution of <em>Drosophila suzukii</em></h4>
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<p><em>Drosophila suzukii</em> is a species native to Western Asia that can pierce intact fruit during egg laying, causing it to be considered a fruit crop pest in many countries. It has rapidly expanded distribution worldwide; with occurrences recorded in North America and Europe in 2008, and South America in 2013. Due to this rapid expansion, the potential distribution of this species has been modelled using the Maximum Entropy Modeling (MaxEnt) algorithm and the Genetic Algorithm for Ruleset Production (GARP) using 407 sites with known occurrences worldwide and 11 predictor variables. The environmental variables that most influenced the prediction of the MaxEnt model were the annual mean temperature, the maximum temperature of the warmest month, the mean temperature of the coldest quarter and the annual precipitation. The models indicated high environmental suitability, mainly in temperate and subtropical areas in the continents of Asia, Europe and North and South America, where the species has already been recorded. The potential for further invasions of the African and Australian continents is predicted due to the environmental suitability of these areas for this species.
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<strong>For more information see:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2rMeLZr">http://bit.ly/2rMeLZr</a></p>
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<h4>India: Institute releases 465 biopesticides</h4>
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<p>The Bengaluru-based, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), an arm of Indian Council for Agricultural Research, in the last couple of years has granted more than 465 industrial licences for production of bio-pesticides. According to MS Rao, principal scientist at IIHR, bio-pesticides have overwhelming advantages of high selectivity to target pests and also safe for human consumption. The bio-pesticides developed by IIHR have helped not only increase plant growth and yields but also enhance the shelf-life of crops, he said. The institute has been trying to promote the use of bio-pesticides amongst farmers. Scientists claim that the farmers who have used IIHRdeveloped bio-pesticides have reported reduction in the use of agro-chemicals in the range of 35% to 40% and yield increase of 24% to 32% in various horticultural crops.</p>
<p>Mr Dinesh, director of IIHR, said that besides the development of biopesticides, the institute has released several vegetables hybrids commercially such as tomato hybrid <em>Arka Ananya</em>, which has resistant to leaf curl virus and bacterial wilt, chilli hybrids <em>Arka Meghana</em> which is tolerant to thrips and viruses, and high yielding chilli hybrid <em>Arka Swetha</em>.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2qPMW3s">http://bit.ly/2qPMW3s</a></p>
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<h4>UK: Label changes – how will they affect pest controllers?</h4>
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<p>Pest control and other chemical products will undergo a number of changes to the labels that appear on the product packaging. It follows the United Nation’s (UN) Global Harmonisation System (GHS) of the classification and labelling of chemicals. “GHS introduces revised hazard symbols, signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements, with the aim of creating a globally recognised system which will be universal across every country worldwide,” says Richard Moseley, Bayer UK technical manager. In terms of timescales, all products leaving the manufacturer or marketing companies should now be labelled in accordance with the new CLP regulation – since 1st June 2015.</p>
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<p>However, distributors and users have until the 1st June 2017 to use up stock which still holds the old labelling. The CLP legislation incorporates all industrial and household chemicals, including all those products used within the pest control sector, such as rodenticides. Richard advises, “The updated labels do not reflect any change to the products themselves. The risk that products pose to pest controllers, the consumer or to the environment has not changed in any way; it is purely just the labels themselves that are being updated. Many manufacturers will have been making the changes to their labelling in advance of June.</p>
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<h4>EU: Clarifying ‘toxic to reproduction’</h4>
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<p>All anticoagulant rodenticides over the ‘specific concentration limit’ of 30 parts per million (PPM) of active ingredient will have to be either re-formulated or labelled as ‘toxic to reproduction’ as of 30 June 2018, according to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). These changes will affect: brodifacoum, bromadiolone, chlorophacinone, coumatetralyl, difenacoum, difethialone, flocoumafen, warfarin and warfarin salt. There is one range of difethialone-based baits that is already under this level, at 25 PPM. The Rodilon® range, from Bayer, is the only range (at time of going to print) that complies with the new legislation.</p>
<p>The new classification may affect pest controllers in a number of ways. The prediction is that the amateur market will be directly affected, as products will not be available to amateur users above the 30 PPM threshold. For the vast majority of the professional market there are two options for manufacturers: Re-formulate products or keep products at above 30 PPM, but re-label with the message ‘toxic to reproduction’. The concern for pest controllers is whether sites they currently treat are going to be happy to have products used with this warning on the label.
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Rodilon® contains 0.0025% w/w difethialone.</p>
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<h4>UN/FAO: World Banana Forum launch new website with “Good Practices” focus</h4>
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<p>The World Banana Forum (WBF), part of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), have launched a new website, featuring the addition of new content and resources aimed at helping those in the industry overcome challenges such as TR4 and comply with environmental standards and certifications. The site’s newest content is the culmination the WBF’s “Good Practices” project, which has been running since the latter half of 2016. This has involved the production of articles, PDF documents and webpages on practices that encourage sustainability and human welfare in the banana industry. The practices have been divided into categories: Environmental, Social, Standards and Certifications and Health and Safety. A series of freely-downloadable practical PDFs, the WBF’s “Good Practices Collection”, accompany the articles and webpages. Several PDFs are currently available, all of which are available in English, and soon in Spanish and French. More resources on the fungal disease Fusarium wilt TR4 have also been produced, with the WBF TR4 Task Force involved heavily in promoting a global collaboration to prevent and fight the disease.
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.fao.org/world-banana-forum/projects/fusarium-tr4/en/">www.fao.org/world-banana-forum/projects/fusarium-tr4/en/</a></p>
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<h4>EU: KNE Certis distribution agreement with Nufarm</h4>
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<p>After reaching an important agreement earlier this year with Nufarm Europe, KNE Certis has taken over responsibility for the exclusive distribution of certain Nufarm products in Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Albania for a five year term. In August 2016 Certis Europe (a subsidiary of Mitsui &amp; Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan) and K &amp; N Efthymiadis (Thessaloniki, Greece) announced the creation of a new company, KNE Certis (owned 70% K &amp; N Efthymiadis and 30% Certis Europe). Nufarm, based in Australia, is a leading global producer of plant protection products with a total turnover of US$2.8 billion in 2016 and a presence in more than 100 countries. In Greece 10 people from Nufarm will join KNE Certis majority shareholder K&amp;N Efthymiadis, under the leadership of former Nufarm General Manager, Dimitris Benakis. The agreement is expected to add turnover of about 13 million Euros for KNE Certis and to contribute to an increase of up to 30% in volume of production and packaging of plant protection products by K &amp; N Efthymiadis. KNE Certis will offer a full range of quality products and services for key crops in the growing South Eastern Europe market. KNE Certis CEO, Vassos Efthymiadis, commented: “This move will benefit producers by offering integrated solutions, which are now a prerequisite for the effective support of the industry and farmers’ incomes. The agreement creates the conditions for us to play an influential role in the field of agricultural supplies across South Eastern Europe and also involves local added value and employment growth.”</p>
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<p>There are only a few weeks to the opening of the 9th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP). Doors at Aston University in Birmingham, UK, will open for the conference on the afternoon of Sunday 9 July 2017, with a welcome reception that evening so that delegates can begin to forge new contacts as well as renewing old friendships. The scientific conference begins with a full plenary session on the morning of Monday 10 July with delegates then selecting from concurrent sessions on bed bugs or invasive species for the afternoon. Over the subsequent two days there will be 60 concurrent sessions for delegates to pick from, plus over 40 poster papers with speakers from right across the globe. A wide range of themes will be covered from bed bugs to rodents and from invasive species to mosquitoes and termites.</p>
<p>Matthew Davies, chair of the Organising Committee, adds: “Although the main attraction of ICUP 2017 is quite rightly the quality science relating to urban pests, there remains ample time to enjoy oneself away from the lecture theatre. Accommodation on campus is included in the price of registration to allow delegates to get to know each other. Everyone being together on campus is a great way to enjoy networking. The best urban pest discussions sometimes take place outside of a lecture theatre. Let it be known too that the Organising Committee know how to throw a great party!”
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<strong>Download a copy of the full programme from:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.icup2017.org.uk/">icup2017.org.uk</a></p>
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<p>Warwick Madden, an independent research and development consultant for Australian-based Further Research and Consulting, will be one of the presenters at the 2017 Rapid Solutions conference, which is now one of the largest of its type in the Asia-Pacific region. Attendees from Australia and the South Pacific will include business owners, technicians and support staff from the pest management and building inspection industries.</p>
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<p>Reflecting on his experience at Bayer, Mr Madden will present on changes in the use of pest control chemicals over the years and what the future holds. He will speak about the use of inorganic chemicals pre-WWII and the rise of the use of synthetic chemicals until the 1990s. There are four streams of seminars and workshops at the 2017 event, covering topics such as the latest pest control news and products to business operations, insurance and compliance, inspections and personal and professional development. There will be more than 35 sessions where presenters will offer invaluable knowledge and expertise in their chosen areas. Attendees will have the chance to pick the brains of academics, industry experts and the experienced team from Australian specialistinsurer, Rapid Solutions.
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<strong>For tickets and more information about the Rapid Solutions conference, visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://conference.rapidsolutions.com.au/.">https://conference.rapidsolutions.com.au/.</a></p>
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<p>The spread of pests and pathogens that damage plant life could cost global agriculture $540 billion a year, according to a report released by the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) at Kew, London. The report states that an increase in international trade and travel had left flora facing rising threats from invasive pests and pathogens, and called for greater biosecurity measures. “Plants underpin all aspects of life on Earth from the air we breathe right through to our food, our crops, our medicines,” said Professor Kathy Willis, RBG Kew’s director of science. “If you take one away, what happens to the rest of that ecosystem – how does it impact?” Researchers also examined the traits that would determine which plant species would cope in a world feeling the effects of climate change. “The interesting fact to emerge is that the suite of ‘beneficial’ traits are, on the whole, the same the world over and are as true in a temperate forest as in a desert,” Professor Willis said in a statement.</p>
<p>The report, which involved 128 scientists in 12 countries, found that 1,730 new plant species had been discovered in the past year. Nine new species of the climbing vine Mucuna, used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, were found and named across South East Asia and South and Central America. Plants with deeper roots and higher wood density are better able to withstand drought, while thicker leaves and taller grasses can cope with higher temperatures, the report found. Surprisingly, researchers also found that the traits that are likely to help species thrive appear to be transferable across different environments.
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<strong>Read the full report here</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://stateoftheworldsplants.com/">https://stateoftheworldsplants.com/</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4855" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="179" /></a>A new packaging solution from aims to deliver easier handling and a reduced environmental impact for a broad range of liquid crop protection formulations from Dow AgroSciences. The bespoke 10 and 15 litre PET containers developed by RPC Promens Industrial and Innocan feature a specially-designed safety top that enables them to be auto-stackable and eliminates the need for an outer cardboard box. The new packs are also around 30% lighter than the HDPE containers the have replaced. The square design provides excellent strength and durability, as well as improved handling for the end user. It also delivers an efficient palletisation pattern for increased pallet loads, thereby optimising logistics in terms of both pallet-fill and truck-fill rates. The increased pallet load and bottle weight reduction is leading to a 20% carbon dioxide footprint reduction per litre over the lifecycle of the bottle compared to the currently-used HDPE jerrycan. The centred 63mm neck is compatible with closed transfer systems and allows easier pouring, while bore seal caps minimise operator exposure to concentrated product as no additional sealing has to be cut. The safety top can also be removed after use if a separation before recycling is desired.
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<strong>For more information email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sales.germany@promens.com">sales.germany@promens.com</a> or <a href="mailto:innocan@rpc-promens.com">innocan@rpc-promens.com</a></p>
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<h4>China: ChemChina raises $20 billion to fund purchase of Syngenta</h4>
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<p>ChemChina has raised $20 billion in perpetual bonds to finance its purchase of Swiss seeds firm Syngenta, with Bank of China becoming the single largest investor providing half of that funding, according to a regulatory filing. State-owned ChemChina, which took on short-term loans for the $44 billion acquisition, is restructuring the financing mix to reduce its debt burden by including more equity. The move comes as ChemChina has accelerated talks with state rival Sinochem to create the world’s biggest industrial chemicals firm. The ambitious Syngenta takeover is nearing the finish line after regulators last month granted the final approvals and as more than 90 percent of Syngenta shareholders have tendered their shares. The deal gives China a portfolio of top-tier chemicals and patent-protected seeds to improve agricultural output, but has also left ChemChina facing a hefty debt burden which it has been seeking to reduce by bringing in more equity investors and replacing short-term loans with longer-term
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<p>Asked how he felt about joining PelGar as Commercial |director, John McGillivray replied. “PelGar is a serious international player with real growth aspirations. This brings with it an increase in size and complexity of the business, and I relish the opportunity of being part of the next step in the company’s development.” With a degree in Agriculture and periods with a leading fertilizer and agrochemical distributor in Zimbabwe, ICI Agrochemicals &#8211; Zeneca – Syngenta, since 2007 John has been in South East Asia and Australia working in the bio-ethanol and liquid fertiliser markets. In 2015 he returned to the UK joining Plant Impact plc as its Commercial Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa before joining PelGar in May this year. “I have substantial business and market development experience in overseas markets,” explains John. “In my role with PelGar I plan to draw on that experience to expand the company’s market position. Since PelGar acquired Agropharm there are several new and complementary business areas to pursue. There will be plenty of challenges and opportunities and I see PelGar smore agile, flexible and responsive to its customers than the multinationals. There are exciting times ahead for PelGar and I am pleased to be a part of it.”</p>
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<h4>&#8230;<em>And Finally</em>&#8230;UK: A shocking tale for rats</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page5_image2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4856" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MayJun17_news-in-brief_page5_image2.jpg" alt="Ras mat" width="208" height="266" /></a>A Cornish inventor has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring an innovative new pest control product to market. Dr Toby Bateson, an emergency doctor at Royal Cornwall Hospital and founder of Hammer Technologies Ltd, has designed RatMat, said to be the world’s first humane electrified rodent repellent flooring. He is seeking £65,000 through the Kickstarter platform to manufacture the first order for the product, following six years of design work and two years of product testing. Using similar principles to an electric fence the device is made up of inter-lockable tiles with a conductive steel surface that lie flat on the ground. Dr Bateson said: “I have spent six years researching and developing the mat to provide classic and valuable car owners with a cost-effective and long-term solution to costly and inconvenient damage caused by rats and mice.</p>
<p>“I have a prototype and evidence that it works, but now I need help to raise the initial funds to help make this long-term, humane pest control a reality.”
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Dr Bateson previously achieved a Guinness World Record in 2016 for the world’s smallest vacuum cleaner, at 5.7 cm in length, and also successfully brought ZenPlugs Moulded Ear Plug Kit to market in 2009.
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<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – May/June 2017 issue</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-06-25:pestsuk/2017-06-25T04:00:01-00:00Prevent Ants From Ruining Your Summer BBQ<p>Summer is so great for getting the barbecue out and enjoying a burger. It’s what summer is all about! However <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/ant-control-london/">pests like ants</a> can quickly ruin the fun. Ant powder and sprays can help, but a more comprehensive approach may be far more effective than DIY methods.</p>
<p>By following these simple tips, you can keep ants away from all of your lovely BBQ food this summer.</p>
<h3><u>Destroy The Ants Nests</u></h3>
<p>The closer the ants nest is to your BBQ, the more likely they are going to come running when there’s food. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm">Get rid of any standing water</a> near your home to stop ants having a water source to go to. Check around your garden, especially in piles of wood and where there’s clutter to make sure there aren’t any ants nests around.</p>
<p><u>Move The Food Inside </u></p>
<p>Ants will be after the food. So everything that’s not on the grill should be kept inside. Make sure that all of your windows are closed, or invest in a netted food covering to keep the ants out. Ants will also crawl into your drinks too, so make sure you check those before having a slurp.</p>
<h3><u>Stay Neat And Tidy </u></h3>
<p>A crumb to an ant is a feast to a man. Every little bit of food left out will attract ants like nobody’s business. Keep your eyes peeled for any leftover food or drinks left outside and get rid of them immediately to stop ants showing up for a good meal. Have your guests help you with the clean up too.</p>
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<p>Using tips can help you go a long way to solving a potential pest problem at your BBQ. But when the problem becomes bad, you need to call in expert pest controllers. You could even call us in before your BBQ to make sure you have the best, pest free conditions for your party. For professional <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">pest control in the London area</a>, get in touch with our team of friendly experts here at Empire Pest Control for a site evaluation of your home or business.</p>
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2017-06-21T08:34:42-00:002017-06-21T08:34:42-00:00
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2017-06-18T04:00:01-00:002017-06-18T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-06-18:pestsuk/2017-06-18T04:00:01-00:00Why DIY Pest Control Will Cost You More<p>When we are faced with a pest control problem, the immediate thought is how can we get rid of it as quickly as possible. So it’s no surprise that some people reach for that can of bug spray or the mouse traps when the pests come calling. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/should-you-do-your-own-pest-control/">DIY pest control</a> is great for those who want to have a more hands on approach, and many people think it will save them money. However, hiring professional help will always be more cost effective in the long run.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/green-science/the_dangers_of_pesticides">Rodenticides and pesticides</a> that are sold to members of the public are very dangerous. And they are very diluted to try and make them a bit safer (even though they’re not safe at all!). So what happens is they become completely useless, and won’t have any effect on the pest infestation. Any chemicals sold to the public have to comply with strict laws and legislations. This normally makes the products sold completely ineffective. Using pesticides around your home can also be dangerous.Both for your family and for pets. It is a real risk if you don’t know how to do it properly.</p>
<h3>Do you have the experience?</h3>
<p>Without the proper training and the expertise that a professional pest controller has, you could be putting yourself and your family at risk by using chemicals around your home. Pests are also hard to find if you don’t know the right places to look, like a pest controller does. So you won’t end up getting rid of the problem at all, and in fact you could make things a whole lot worse and waste a lot of money.</p>
<p>When we’re faced with a rodent control problem, it’s an immediate reaction to reach for the mouse traps. However, if you have a bad rodent problem, you’re going to end up buying a whole lot of traps. A professional pest controller like us here at Empire can get rid of your rodent problem. We can do in a few treatments, and make sure the problem doesn’t reoccur either.</p>
<p>Here at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/about/">Empire Pest Control</a> we have access to the right products when it comes to pest control. We use all of our products in a safe and efficient manner. Combine this with our many years experience and professional knowledge of the industry, we will take control of any pest infestation and eliminate it permanently.</p>
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2017-06-17T00:28:58-00:002017-06-17T00:28:58-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11752Best London Rodent Control – Poison Or Traps?<p>Being a London property owner, rodents are a big concern. The city is full of rodents, especially rats. This is why you need to have <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/rat-control-london/">effective rodent control</a> in place. But which method do you go for? Poison or traps?</p>
<p>In this post we are going to cover the pros and cons of both, helping you to choose which one will be most effective when experiencing a rodent problem.</p>
<h3><u>Rodent Control Using Poison </u></h3>
<p>Rodent poison has a lot of different forms. It can come in blocks, baits, grains, gels and even foams. This is what makes it so versatile to use in loads of different settings and situations.</p>
<p>Poison is made so that it becomes tasty to the rodent, which is why it’s a highly effective form of exterminating rodents. However, it is not the appropriate option in every situation when it comes to a rodent infestation. Certain types of rodent poisons can only be used by <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">pest control experts</a> who have the right training to handle it properly and safely.</p>
<p>Another downside of using poison to treat a rodent infestation is that it can be dangerous to other animals. If the poison is not used carefully, other animals including your family pets can eat it, or they could also eat a rodent that has been poisoned. This in turn poisons the animal.</p>
<p>Potential issues with poison is that rodents won’t die where the poison was ingested. This means they may not be found, or run off to places where they can’t be retrieved. If this happens to be in your homes walls, it will lead to a really unpleasant smell.</p>
<h3><u>Rodent Control Using Traps </u></h3>
<p>Traps are in fact a very simple method of rodent control. There’s loads of different traps to choose from, like <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.hsi.org/world/united_kingdom/work/glue-traps/qa/glue-traps-faqs.html?referrer=https://www.google.co.uk/">glue boards</a> or electric traps.</p>
<p>A great benefit of using rodent traps is that any dead rodents are easily found, and you can dispose of them quickly.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, if you have a big infestation, traps aren’t going to be very effective. They can also be quite costly if you have to buy a lot of them. Like poison, other animals can be harmed by rodent traps.</p>
<p>Here at Empire we assess the severity of your rodent infestation, and will suggest the best course of action to take to get rid of your problem.</p>
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2017-06-12T00:23:47-00:002017-06-12T00:23:47-00:00
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2017-06-11T04:00:01-00:002017-06-11T04:00:01-00:00
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2017-06-11T03:17:06-00:002017-06-11T03:17:06-00:00
yt:video:6yxYJHKFbjIWorld Pest Awareness Day<p>The 6th June 2017 has been declared World Pest Awareness Day to serve as a reminder of how professional pest management helps protect our quality of life.</p>
<p>Three global pest management associations; The Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA), the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers’ Association (FAOPMA) and the @NationalPestManagementAssn (USA), have united in this campaign to create awareness for the important role the professional pest management industry plays in protecting public health and keeping citizens, homes, schools, recreational areas, hotels, food manufacturers, retail companies and others safe, pest and disease-free.</p>
<p>World Pest Awareness Day will be observed every 6th June.</p>
<p>Pest management is an important aspect in society, as common household pests can cause costly damage to property, create food safety issues or allergies and pose significant health threats to humans through disease transmission.</p>
<p>Every day, pest management professionals work to protect people and properties from the potential diseases and damage caused by pests.</p>
<p>For more information visit: www.cepa-europe.org, www.faopma.com, www.npmapestworld.org.</p>
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2017-06-06T12:41:14-00:002017-06-06T12:41:14-00:00
http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4787Stinging Insects: How To Get Rid Of Them<p>Summer is nearly here, so it’s time to learn about what stinging insects may be in your garden this year. With the warmer weather comes larger numbers of bees, wasps and hornets.</p>
<p>There are loads of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bites-and-stings/Pages/insects-bugs-that-bite-sting.aspx">different species of stinging insects</a> across the UK. Knowing how to treat them can be really difficult. Here we are going to help you identify the different types of stinging insects because you need to get rid of them from your London garden.</p>
<h3><u>Identifying Stinging Insects </u></h3>
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<li><strong>Bees – </strong>Bees are normally quite large, round and furry. You will see they have stripes across them. They tend to nest in secluded areas, because this is where they won’t be disturbed.</li>
<li><strong>Wasps –</strong> Wasps are a lot smaller and thinner than bees, and don’t look furry. They have the same sort of stripes, and use their stings a lot more often. This is why <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">wasp control in London</a> is crucial.</li>
<li><strong>Hornets –</strong> Much like wasps, except a bit bigger. Hornet stings are particularly nasty, therefore their nests should always be avoided where possible.</li>
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<h3><u>Getting Rid Of Stinging Insects </u></h3>
<p><strong>Leave them alone </strong>– If you locate a nest on your property, leaving the stinging insects alone may be a good option. Having bees around your garden can be especially good for the flowers, and larger colonies tend to decline naturally towards the end of July. However, if the nest you’ve found is <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/areas/">near to your London property</a>, you need to be careful. Make sure the welfare of your family and your pets is the primary focus. The relocation or extermination of stinging insect nests should always be done by a trained pest control professional.</p>
<p><strong>Relocate them </strong>– This is more of an option if you have a bees nest on your property. Here in the UK bees are protected. Therefore it’s more favourable to have the nest moved to somewhere else safely rather than exterminating the bees.</p>
<p><strong>Exterminate </strong>– Treatment of any sort of stinging insect nest must be carried out by a trained professional. If you have found a stinging insect nest in your London garden, give us a call today with our 24 hour emergency service. Do not attempt to remove or relocate any nests by yourself. It is incredibly dangerous if you are not trained. You can end up being seriously hurt due to lack of expertise..</p>
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2017-06-06T00:05:30-00:002017-06-06T00:05:30-00:00
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2017-06-04T04:00:01-00:002017-06-04T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-06-04:pestsuk/2017-06-04T04:00:01-00:005 Favourite Places Pest Like To Lurk<p>Pests are among some of the best hide and seek players in the world. They love to lurk in areas where they will not be easily noticed. This is why it’s always best to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/spring-cleaning-and-pest-prevention-a-quick-guide/">prevent a pest infestation</a> by taking action to protect your house from pests.</p>
<p>There are a few common places that you will find pests. So always take a good look and regularly inspect these 5 places around your London home.</p>
<h3><u>Food Spots </u></h3>
<p>All pests need to eat, so it comes as no surprise that pests are enticed by little crumbs and food particles. Common places where food is commonly found is dining areas, food storage areas and even your sofa.</p>
<p>To stop pests from living in food hot spots around your home, make sure you wipe down all of these areas and properly dispose of any remaining food and food wrappers. If you have some leftovers, store them in tightly sealed containers in the fridge or cupboard.</p>
<h3><u>Rubbish Bags And Bins </u></h3>
<p>Any sort of food source is a big lure for pests. So bin bags and bins are a very common place you will find pests. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-453409/The-bugs-breeding-bins.html">Inside bins pests will also breed</a> too, making the problem even worse. Make sure that your bins never go longer than a week without being emptied, and ensure all rubbish is put in a tied top bag.</p>
<h3><u>Kitchen </u></h3>
<p>Kitchens are where all the food is, so it’s not surprising that you will find pests there. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/tips-on-cleaning-the-kitchen/">Keeping your kitchen spotless</a> will keep pests away. It will also protect your family from the diseases pests can carry and spread to your food.</p>
<h3><u>Plants </u></h3>
<p>Plants need water to survive. Overwatering your plants creates standing water, which is a breeding ground and pest hot spot. Before you bring any plants into your home, make sure that you check them for any signs of pests.</p>
<h3><u>Bathroom </u></h3>
<p>Having a leak in the bathroom also creates standing water, which pests love. Try to keep your bathroom as dry as possible to stop pests infesting.</p>
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2017-05-31T19:08:08-00:002017-05-31T19:08:08-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11746Pests & Our Pets: Keeping Companion Animals Safer<p>With all the damage that pests can cause to businesses, agriculture and even the environment itself, sometimes it&#8217;s simply a necessity to use things like pesticides and other ways to keep their populations at bay. But rather than waiting until they’ve become a problem, either in our homes or towards our pets, it’s better to be on the offense, rather than the defense, when it comes to dealing with these often dangerous dilemmas.</p>
<p>For those of us with pets, small children and even certain types of landscaping, pesticides and certain types of animal traps are simply not an option. Here’s some more natural and non- intrusive ways of keeping pests away from our homes and pets:</p>
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<h4>Keeping The No Vacancy Sign Out</h4>
<p>One of the most effective ways of keeping pests at bay, large and small alike, is to keep our homes and yards from becoming places they would like to live and eat. For example, most homeowners know to keep standing water out of their outdoor areas to keep disease ridden mosquitoes and other biting buggers away, but this also an attractant for larger critters, raccoons, rodents, even snakes and other insects looking for some H₂ 0.</p>
<p>Keeping food out of this area is also vital, whether it’s fruit from trees or vegetables from the garden, these should either be picked up immediately or well-fenced at all times. If you have pets that you feed outdoors, don’t leave their dishes outside and never store this food outside, even if it’s sealed, unopened or inside fitted containers &#8211; animals are remarkably resourceful when it comes to getting what they want.</p>
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<h4>Natural Remedies</h4>
<p>If you perform an online search for “natural” insect or pest repellents, you’ll find a plethora of recipes for chemical-free alternatives to today’s more traditional pesticides. Some people swear by the use of simple soap around around doorways, entrances and trash receptacles, while others will use scents to drive pests away. Powerful odors like garlic, peppermint, vinegar, coffee grounds and even tabasco sauce have been mixed with water to be sprayed near possible entry points.</p>
<p>Speaking of entry points, if you have outdoor spaces, a fenced yard, garden or patio, make sure your “defenses” are up and running. Check these areas regularly for faulty hinges, bad latches and problems with fencing including loose nails, missing, missing or cracked boards and chain netting. Also be on the lookout for holes at ground level or low-lying branches that are near fences &#8211; these are easy access points for wildlife.</p>
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<h4>Educate To Help Eradicate</h4>
<p>Depending upon where you call home, this is also where certain types of wildlife reside and you can better protect yourself and your loved ones if you know where they also call home. In wetland regions, gators can be a problem, while those in desert climates could encounter reptiles of a completely different species and threat. Be sure you know what you’re going up against so you’ll be better prepared to ward them off or encounter them in the wild.</p>
<p>The more you know, well, the more you know and that will only serve us well when it comes to warding off wildlife and other pests. This in turn will protect our pets, our children and our homes from the many types of dangers that nature can present.</p>
<p><strong>Author:</strong> Amber Kingsley &#8211; Journalist and lifetime pet lover. <a href="mailto:amberthekingsley@gmail.com">amberthekingsley@gmail.com</a></p>
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2017-05-30T16:52:10-00:002017-05-30T16:52:10-00:00
http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4752Gull management: A year-round concern<p>One of the perennial challenges faced by the pest control sector is that most work is reactive.</p>
<div id="attachment_4741" style="width: 297px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p14_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4741" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p14_page1_image1.jpg" alt="" width="287" height="222" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Gulls species can live up to 35 years. They can start breeding at around three years of age and produce one or two broods per year. As such, it would ill-advised to ignore even one or two nests because that number can increase exponentially if left unchecked.</p></div>
<p>If there are no obvious signs of a pest problem, then it is easy to neglect an issue until it (inevitably) rears whatever passes for a head in a particular scenario. However, it is very difficult to ignore gulls, particularly given northern Europe is home to some of the biggest species on the planet. That said, the problems are often seasonal and people have short memories!</p>
<p>Many species are in decline across Europe, for example herring gull numbers have halved in the UK since the 1970s. This is most likely down to a combination of factors: climate change; the decline in the numbers of prey fish; and the EU’s fisheries policies, which now prohibit the discarding of fish. However, gulls are highly intelligent and have been very successful in adapting to changes within our society. As we have become increasingly urbanised, so have they, becoming a fixture in many urban and suburban areas.</p>
<p>It is since the birds started moving inland to take advantage of the numerous scavenging opportunities afforded by in our towns and cities that they have become considered a pest. To put this another way, while gulls once followed trawlers for discarded fish, they now follow rubbish trucks &#8211; not such a romantic image! As such, any conflict with people is a problem of our own making. While gulls are vilified for ‘attacks’, these are generally down to the fact the birds are good parents and are protecting their offspring. However, it does seem a to be a matter of time before there is a serious injury&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>This is an extract of the full article published in International Pest Control – Jan/Feb 2017 issue.</strong></p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-05-28:pestsuk/2017-05-28T04:00:01-00:00Why We Have Fully Trained And Vetted Technicians<p>When you hire us to be your professional pest controller, you want peace of mind. Peace of mind that you and your family will be safe when one of our technicians visits your property. Many people underestimate the value of a pest control company who thoroughly vets its technicians. Both in terms of being fully qualified, and in terms of being CRB checked.</p>
<h3>DBS checks (previously CRB checks)</h3>
<p>Having all of our technicians fully CRB (DBS) checked means that you know you will be safe from any kind of threat. We can carry out pest control treatments in any sort of property or business. Whether it be a nursery or a nursing home. This is because all of our technicians have passed a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview">CRB check</a>.</p>
<p>We believe having all of our technicians go through a CRB check means we can always deliver a secure experience from a potentially difficult and stressful situation. We want to provide you, as our customers, with a legal and safe solution to your pest problem. And this starts with a CRB check.</p>
<p>The most important part of our technicians being CRB checked is that we need to make sure they have the ability to work safely in your property. A technician could have all the best skills, but when it comes to vulnerable customers, if staff have a criminal background it can lead to undesirable consequences. These are not the type of technicians we have here at Empire.</p>
<h3>Fully trained staff</h3>
<p>The pest control industry as a whole sees a lot of unqualified individuals try to do the job, and do it badly.</p>
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http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11744London May Be Swarmed By Moths This Year<p>Spring has been unseasonably warm for the UK this year. This has put us Londoners at risk of bringing a plague of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/moth-control-london/">unwanted pest moths</a> to our wardrobes and soft furnishings.</p>
<p>As the temperature is rising, we have slowly been packing away our winter woollies and replacing them with summer shorts. But many of our clients have been noticing their wardrobes have been under attack. In fact, there has been a 30% rise in moth-related call outs over the past year.</p>
<h3>The latest boom in moths</h3>
<p>This is down to the warmer weather. This is combined with the fact many of us are keeping vintage and delicate materials at home (a moths favourite food). Anything made from natural textiles, such as wool, is especially at risk.</p>
<p>Many people <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/areas/">across the London area</a> have been pulling out their clothes to find that there are holes eaten in them. Because many of our clothes remain untouched in dark cupboards for the winter, moths can easily thrive for the entire time. Then you have a big problem of having a moth infestation on your hands. Not only that, but they are more prone to go for your more expensive clothing. Like your lovely cashmere cardigan.</p>
<p>The clothes moth has been blamed for munching its way into homes across London for the past few months. But it’s not actually the months that do the damage. It’s their larvae. Clothes moths can live between 65 and 90 days if left undisturbed. In this time they can lay around 50 eggs. By the time you’ve spotted an adult moth, it may be too late to stop an infestation.</p>
<p>To <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://totalwardrobecare.co.uk/moth-free-wardrobe">prevent moths</a> from causing too much damage, start by giving your home a good spring clean. Any clothes that you put away should be thoroughly washed, and seal them in plastic bags or boxes if you can.</p>
<p>If you do find yourself faced with a moth infestation in the London area, please give us a call. DIY alternatives can be used, but they won’t be as effective as our one time treatment. We can find the source of the larvae, and eliminate pests throughout your home so you have no more infestations for the rest of the year.</p>
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<p>How do they get into your home in the first place? It’s pretty straightforward. If you have a pet, you’ll already know how. But if you are suffering from an infestation and don’t have a pet, how did they invade your home? Fleas can actually catch a ride on you into your home, or come in on a rodent. The only thing you can be sure of is that they hitched a ride with someone or something to gain access to your home. Having furry animals in your garden will make sure a flea infestation thrives. The more animals coming and going from your home, the more <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/flea-control-london/">problems with fleas that need treating</a> you will have.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.petcarerx.com/article/what-temperature-do-fleas-flourish-in/154">Fleas also need the right temperature</a> to live and breed. Because they are outside pests primarily, they need the right heat to survive. Given the right temperature, they will thrive. So here’s what you can do to stop them having the right heat to breed. Reduce shady areas in your garden so they have no places to hide from the sun. If you have found some fleas in your home, make sure you wash all of your bedding and clothing in the washing machine at the hottest temperature possible. Dry them in the same way.</p>
<p>Another thing fleas need to survive is moisture. They need moisture to lay their eggs and hatch them in your garden. The best way to keep fleas out of your garden without killing your grass is to invest in some great pest control.</p>
<p>Calling us to help you when you find fleas can save you a lot of frustration and stress in the long run. Fleas can be very difficult, it not impossible, to completely eradicate if not done properly.</p>
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2017-05-16T19:22:37-00:002017-05-16T19:22:37-00:00
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2017-05-14T04:00:01-00:002017-05-14T04:00:01-00:00
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2017-05-14T03:47:08-00:002017-05-14T03:47:08-00:00yt:video:nBi55JuH-KcWhy Cockroaches Just Love Your Cooking<p>Even though you may think a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">cockroach infestation</a> just appears for no apparent reason, it doesn’t. Once you have an established cockroach problem in your London home, it’s very difficult to get rid of it.</p>
<p>So what attracts cockroaches into your home? Well, it might be your cooking! Cockroaches will eat almost anything, therefore they can live off whatever they find. Any available food source can support a cockroach infestation.</p>
<p>Cockroaches, like many other pests, prefer to eat certain foods. They like to eat a balanced diet if it’s available to them.</p>
<h3>Here are some of the foods that cockroaches love the most!</h3>
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<li><strong>Sugar </strong>– One of the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2329911/Cockroaches-quickly-lose-sweet-tooth-survive-study-shows-Roaches-evolve-aversion-glucose-commonly-traps.html">biggest lures for cockroaches is sugar</a>. This is what they are attracted to above all else. Any sugar you use should be tightly sealed at all times. This is because cockroaches may get into it. Juice and fizzy drinks also needs to be sealed because of the high sugar concentration. Anything sweet and sugary is at risk.</li>
<li><strong>Starch </strong>– Things containing starch, like book bindings, are what cockroaches also love to eat.</li>
<li><strong>Grease </strong>– A ready source of fat is found everywhere, grease is a winner for cockroaches. Keep your kitchen surfaces and walls clean of grease to stop cockroaches feeding on it.</li>
<li><strong>Cheese </strong>– If it produces a strong smell, cockroaches will love it even more.</li>
<li><strong>Meat </strong>– An excellent source of fat and protein, cockroaches are extremely attracted to the smell of meat. Meat leftovers left out will attract a lot of cockroaches.</li>
<li><strong>Rubbish </strong>– Think of all the food you throw away. This is a great place for cockroaches to have a feast if they want. Your bin bags are a cockroaches all you can eat buffet.</li>
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<h3>How To Stop Attracting Cockroaches</h3>
<p>If you have any leftovers, make sure you put it all in tightly sealed containers. Always reseal packets of food (like rice and pasta) after you open them. Because completely depriving a cockroach of their food source will make sure you won&#8217;t need so much <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">pest control for your London home</a>.</p>
<p>Do you already have an active cockroach infestation? Get in touch with our team of experts here at Empire Pest Control who have the right skills and training to eliminate the problem for you.</p>
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2017-05-11T18:48:39-00:002017-05-11T18:48:39-00:00
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-05-07:pestsuk/2017-05-07T04:00:01-00:00Avoiding Early Spring Insect Stings<p>Now we’re approaching the warmer weeks of spring as we gear up for summer, we want to start to enjoy the weather as much as possible. The weekends are coming when we can get the family round, but a few burgers on the BBQ and have a great time at local fairs and festivals. But it’s really important to remember this. If you don’t take the proper precautions, stinging insects may also come to join you and ruin your fun. That is where <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">wasp pest control and prevention in London</a> cone into play.</p>
<p>At the beginning of spring, stinging insects become more active looking for food. And places to build their nests. They tend to get a lot more agitated, making sure they can gather enough food for their queen. So this is a great time of year to be very aware of stinging insects.</p>
<p>Stinging insects tend to join us at outside events like picnics because they want to feed on the proteins and sweets that we like to eat too. If you have any open containers of food or sweet drinks, they will be attracted to it. There are a few things you can do.</p>
<h3>Prevent stinging insects invading your spring party&#8230;</h3>
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<li>Make sure you put all rubbish in a bin with a tightly fitting lid, so that everything is sealed.</li>
<li>Provide cups that have lids on them.</li>
<li>Clean up any food and drinks leftover once people have finished.</li>
<li>Place all food inside, and then come outside to eat. Don’t leave food out unattended.</li>
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<p>If you have a stinging insect nest close to your home, the only way to deal with them is to call a professional. A <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://beta.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings?WT.mc_id=organic_split">sting can be very painful</a> and also very dangerous if you are allergic to them or if you receive multiple stings. This is why it’s best to leave the experts to get rid of your infestation.</p>
<p>At <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk">Empire Pest Control</a>, we have the experience and knowledge needed to keep you safe from dangerous stinging insects on your London property this year. We can provide year-round protection for your home and family against a variety of pests. Contact us today to find out more information.</p>
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2017-05-06T18:34:04-00:002017-05-06T18:34:04-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11736Rodent Repellents That Will And Won’t Work<p>Have you ever used <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/should-you-do-your-own-pest-control/">DIY pest control methods</a> to get rid of mice or rats in your London home? Did they work? There are a lot of myths surrounding which <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.attic-rat.com/repellent.html">DIY rodent repellents</a> are successful, and which aren’t, when it comes to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/mouse-control-london/">ridding your home of rodents</a>. But do you know which ones work and which ones don’t?</p>
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<li><strong>Mothballs </strong>– Don’t work. Mothballs contain naphthalene, which is harmful to other pests, so why not rodents? It’s only a small dosage of the substance found on mothballs, so for mice they’re not really a problem. Even if the mouse or rat was bothered by the smell, they would just move their nest somewhere else in your house.</li>
<li><strong>Peppermint oil </strong>– It makes your house smell nice, so that’s a plus. But it won’t rid you of a rodent infestation. Peppermint is super strong in high concentrations, so it could be unbearable to a rodent. But rodents live in some of the smelliest places in the world, so I think they can probably put up with a bit of peppermint oil. Also, the physics of scent means the smell would rise anyway. Rodents stay close to the ground, making peppermint oil super ineffective.</li>
<li><strong>Ultrasonic devices </strong>– These devices will keep rodents away for a short period of time, but they won’t be effective for long. Because they rely on a plug socket to work, it’s hard to move it around your home to focus it where there is mouse activity. A rodent will simply avoid the area where the sound waves are coming from, or adapts to the noise in a few short days.</li>
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<h3><u>Prevention Tips For Mice And Rats </u></h3>
<p>The best course of treatment for any kind of pest is to prevent them from infesting your home in the first place. Here are some top prevention tips to use around your home.</p>
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<li>Repair any holes and damages to your home. This will make sure any rodents cannot gain easy entry into your home. Mice can fit through gaps the size of a pencil, so it’s best to fill any cracks in that you can see.</li>
<li>Fill in cracks and crevices with sealant. If the hole is too big to seal, try filling it with steel wool, which rodents can’t chew through.</li>
<li>Keep your home clean. Giving it a good clean will help it be less attractive to rodents.</li>
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2017-05-01T22:57:07-00:002017-05-01T22:57:07-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11732International news in brief – March/April 2017 issue<ul>
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<h4>Spain: Sound waves to repel insect pests</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4689" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image2-140x300.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image2-140x300.jpg 140w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image2-478x1024.jpg 478w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image2.jpg 514w" sizes="(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px" /></a>SAMI Technologies Int., S.L. is a Spanish company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of technological solutions for the entomological market. As we head into the busy Spring season, with the greatest proliferation of pests, the company has launched a device that claims embraces the latest technological advances and responds to the market demands for that limit the use of chemicals and have a responsible energy consumption. After two years of tests, the ipest Smart Repeller has been developed primarily for an industrial use (restaurants, bars, kitchens, hotels, singular buildings, hospitals). The device generates and emits electromagnetic radiation (in the form of complex waves), that produce deep discomfort and confusion in the insects forcing insects to abandon the area and prevent them from returning.</p>
<p>The discomfort is also claimed to make the insects unable to feed or to defend against insecticides. That is the reason why ending the pest requires a dose that is considerably lower than the usual in chemical products. Targets include cockroaches and flies. The low frequency waves are similar to radio waves. The central frequency of the waves is found in the LF strip, in the same way that AM broadcasting and other systems for air and sea navigation. The electromagnetic fields produced are comparable, and even inferior, to the ones generated by the common systems present in every home: mobile roaming, WiFi routers, and AM/FM radio transmitters. The radiation emitted is non-ionizing, so it is incapable of chemically altering matter and does not present any risk to people.
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<strong>For more information </strong>visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.sami.tech/blog/sami-ipest-smart-repeller/">http://www.sami.tech/blog/sami-ipest-smart-repeller/</a></p>
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<h4>UK: Bed bug duvet and cot protectors added to the Cimexine range</h4>
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<p>Bed bug speciali<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-4688 alignright" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image1-273x300.jpg" alt="" width="273" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image1-273x300.jpg 273w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page1_image1.jpg 602w" sizes="(max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px" /></a>sts, British Bug Control, has added to its suite of bed bug products with the introduction of a range of bed bug proof duvet protectors and cot protectors. The company already offers the widest range of bed bug mattress encasement sizes available anywhere in the UK, and has reacted to a demand to protect duvets as well. “Bed bugs are nocturnal and like somewhere they can tuck themselves away during the day, so the seams of mattresses and duvets are ideal,” said British Bug Control’s Gareth Purnell. “People often immediately throw beds and bedding away when they get an outbreak of bed bugs, but that almost never gets rid of the problem. They then often buy new duvets, pillows and mattresses straight away, before discovering the outbreak has not been eradicated at all. That’s where the bed bug encasements and protectors come in. They have a soft breathable outer which is very nice to sleep on or under, but the inside features a PVA miracle membrane that makes it completely bed bug proof. On its own they are not going to get rid of an outbreak – for that you need a qualified and experience bed bug pest controller.
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However, they will keep your new items pristine, and stop them becoming infested while you take other measures to eradicate the issue.”
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<strong>For more information</strong> contact <a href="mailto:gareth@britishbugcontrol.com">gareth@britishbugcontrol.com</a> or visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.cimexine.com./">www.cimexine.com.</a></p>
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<h4>EU: EC clears merger between Dow and DuPont, subject to conditions</h4>
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<p>The European Commission has approved the proposed merger between US-based chemical companies Dow and DuPont. The approval is conditional in particular on the divestiture of major parts of DuPont’s global pesticide business, including its global R&amp;D organisation. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “Pesticides are products that matter – to farmers, consumers and the environment. We need effective competition in this sector so companies are pushed to develop products that are ever safer for people and better for the environment. Our decision today ensures that the merger between Dow and DuPont does not reduce price competition for existing pesticides or innovation for safer and better products in the future.”</p>
<p>The Commission had concerns that the merger as notified would have reduced competition on price and choice in a number of markets for existing pesticides. Furthermore, the merger would have reduced innovation. The commitments submitted by Dow and DuPont address the concerns in full. The parties will remove the overlap in markets, where concerns were raised, by divesting the relevant DuPont pesticide businesses. They will also divest almost the entirety of DuPont’s global R&amp;D organisation. The Commission concluded that the divestment package enables a buyer to sustainably replace DuPont’s competitive effect in these markets and continue to innovate, for the benefit of European farmers and consumers.</p>
<p>As regards certain petrochemical products, where both companies are important players, the parties will divest relevant assets in Dow’s petrochemical business to preserve effective competition.
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<strong>Source: </strong><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-772_en.htm">http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-772_en.htm </a></p>
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<h4>UK: Mobile app hits early milestone</h4>
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<p>MOBILE app which acts as a digital ID card for pest technicians has been downloaded more than 300 times in less than a year. The free facility, developed by professional register BASIS PROMPT, also makes it quick and easy to register at events, log participation in training activities and collect CPD points.</p>
<p>A total of 302 people have downloaded the software since its launch at PPC Live in March. The app, which can be downloaded to smartphones, carries personalised information on a unique digital barcode. CPD points are registered automatically and the running total is updated, providing technicians with an at-a-glance picture of progress. The facility also enables event organisers to process information far more efficiently – reducing the need for time consuming paperwork.</p>
<p>Stephen Jacob, chief executive of BASIS PROMPT, believes it will go from strength to strength. He said: “The app was only launched a few months ago, so the fact it has gone down so well is very encouraging. “We’re now looking to develop it further. We’ve already made a change which enables users to remain logged in even when they close down the app on their phone and we’ve also added a confirmation message when people are clearing their data.”</p>
<p>Future developments could include Geolocation, which would provide users with notifications of forthcoming events near them, reminders of other important diary dates and photographic ID. Pest controllers can download the app by searching for BASIS PROMPT in the App Store (for Apple users) or Google Play for android.</p>
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<h4>New Zealand: Application for improved rabbit biocontrol</h4>
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<p>Environment Canterbury has announced that it will be seeking permission on behalf of a co-ordinating group to release a new variant of rabbit haemorrhagic disease. The new variant, known as RHDV1 K5, has already been approved for registration in Australia where release is planned between March and June 2017. Graham Sullivan, Environment Canterbury Regional Leader Biosecurity, said RHDV1 K5 is a potentially significant biological control tool for pest rabbits in New Zealand. “While exact figures are unknown, it is expected that there will be improved knockdown in areas where the current strain of RHDV is less effective,” he said. RHDV1 K5 is a Korean strain of the existing RHDV1 virus that is already widespread in New Zealand. “It was selected for release in Australia because it can better overcome the protective effects of the benign calicivirus (RCA-A1) which naturally occurs in the feral rabbit populations in both Australia and New Zealand,” Mr Sullivan said.</p>
<p>Replacing the existing virus with a new strain may help overcome resistance to old virus. “RHDV1 K5, like other RHDV1 variants, only infects the European rabbit and no other species,” he said. “RHDV1 K5 is expected to boost the effects of the existing RHDV1 strain and help slow the increase in rabbit numbers. There is a vaccine to protect pet rabbits and the ministry for Primary Industries will confirm that this vaccine will be effective against the new strain. There are no human health risks associated with RHDV.” A controlled release will ensure that a higher quality commercially prepared product is made available and that the release can be appropriately managed and monitored.
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<strong>Source:</strong> http://bit.ly/2otx4lp</p>
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<h4>UK: Annual amenity conference plans announced</h4>
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<p>The Amenity Forum conference and associated exhibition has become a must attend event for all involved or with an interest in weed, pest and disease management. The Forum has announced that in 2017, it will take place on Thursday, October 12th, at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton on Trent. The conference will be entitled ‘Keeping Britain Moving’ and speakers will address the key issues in the sector. Speakers include John Parker, who works for Transport for London, who will address the issue of keeping our cities moving. Colin Mumford from Bayer will speak on the ‘appliance of science’ and Professor Alan Gange will take a specific look at biological control linked to his research programme at Royal Holloway University of London. A leading head groundsman will give his views on the pressures of producing high quality sports surfaces and a session led by two leading sector experts will pose the question ‘What is the future for weed, pest and disease management’.
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.amenityforum.co.uk/conference.html">http://www.amenityforum.co.uk/conference.html</a></p>
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<h4>Australia: RNA clay offers green alternative to plant pesticides</h4>
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<p>A nano-sized bio-degradable clay-comprising double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) could offer a cost-effective, clean and green alternative to chemical-based plant pesticides. Australian researchers from the University of Queensland have successfully used a gene-silencing spray, named BioClay, a combination of biomolecules and clay, to protect tobacco plants from a virus for 20 days with a single application. Their study has been published in Nature Plants. “When BioClay is sprayed onto a plant, the virus-specific dsRNA is slowly released from the clay nanosheets into the plant. This activates a pathway in the plant that is a natural defence mechanism. The dsRNA is chopped up into small bits of RNA by enzymes of this pathway. These small bits attack the virus when it infects the plant without altering the plant genome,” explains lead researcher, Neena Mitter. “Even with current pesticides, we lose up to 40 per cent of our crop productivity because of pests and pathogens. We are hoping that having BioClay in the mix as an environmentally friendly, sustainable crop protection measure will reduce crop losses,” Mitter adds. “BioClay is specific and it only kills the pathogen being targeted. Currently farmers use insecticides to kill the vector that comes with the viruses, but with BioClay we can target the virus itself.” BioClay field trials may begin in Australia by year-end. “The first test will be on a virus that infects vegetable crops — capsicum, tomato and chilli.”
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://uniquest.com.au/bioclay">https://uniquest.com.au/bioclay</a></p>
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<h4>UK: Slug pellet labels remain the same for 2017 applications</h4>
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<div id="attachment_4690" style="width: 321px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page3_image1.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-4690" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page3_image1-251x300.jpg" alt="" width="311" height="372" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page3_image1-251x300.jpg 251w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page3_image1.jpg 671w" sizes="(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Chiltern introduced the first low dose 1.5% TR3799 metaldehyde® pellet to the UK market in 2002 and in 2009 took the decision to concentrate solely on 1.5% metaldehyde pellets.</p></div>
<p>Colin Myram, agronomist with Chiltern Farm Chemicals has confirmed that slug pellet usage guidelines as described on product labels will remain the same for 2017. “This means that farmers and agronomists can control slugs within the same guidelines as previous years”, comments Mr Myram. Although re-registration of Metaldehyde has been due since 2015, delays at the governments Chemicals Registration Division(CRD) continue to create uncertainty around the use of this critical active. The most recent delay has confirmed that Metaldehyde can be used for the 2017 season, but will remain under the same guidelines as 2016. “The industry is making great efforts to demonstrate its responsible use of slug pellets”, continues Mr Myram, “and we would always advise farmers to follow best practice whilst applying the lowest dose possible. Our research over the years has shown that 1.5% Metaldehyde applied at 4kg consistently delivers the same efficacy as higher dosage rates, giving the industry an even better opportunity to demonstrate its responsible use of pesticides”
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.chilternfarm.com/">www.chilternfarm.com/</a></p>
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<p>Opuntia stricta is an invasive cactus weed covering large tracts of land in Kenya’s semi-rid Laikipia County. A native plant of South America, it is causing problems for people, domestic animals as well as wildlife. It was introduced in Kenya as an ornamental plant but has since invaded community lands. In Laikipia, about 253 kilometres to the north of Nairobi, it is dominating thousands of hectares of land given its fast propagating nature. As a result it is reducing the area of agricultural farmlands, wildlife areas and ranches. It is also causing socioeconomic and health challenges.</p>
<p>A biocontrol method is now being used in the area to destroy the weed. A sap-sucking insect Dactylopius opuntiae, commonly known as cochineal has been imported from South Africa where it is being used to control the cactus weed in Kruger National Park. The cochineal specifically feeds on the cactus and has gone through laboratory tests to ensure it has no non-target impacts, especially on other plants. Since the introduction infected plants have stopped producing fruit, inhibiting further spread of the weed &#8211; more so, where communities have embraced the use of cochineal.</p>
<p>O. stricta cannot be suppressed through chemical and mechanical control because of the associated costs. The spread of the cactus is fuelled by the fact that it adapts well to semi-arid regions. The biocontrol programme is a long-term, sustainable and effective way of controlling widespread invasive species in Africa and researchers are optimistic that in four to five years, cochineal will get established.
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2ntEcgZ">http://bit.ly/2ntEcgZ</a></p>
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<h4>UK: Railway weed control company on track for European growth</h4>
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<p>A company which specialises in weed control on railway networks is planning a £2m investment to grow its operation in Europe, with support from enterprise ventures and finance yorkshire. Weedfree On Track, based in Huddersfield, provides weed control and de-vegetation services to European state railways. The company operates its own advanced weed control train which uses environmentally efficient technology to spray the railway tracks. Development of a second train has been commissioned to support its operations in Europe which include long-term contracts in Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. To secure the purchase of the new train, enterprise ventures SME loans provided a £300,000 debt funding package while Ffinance Yorkshire invested £200,000 from its business loans fund. Ian Atkinson, Investment Manager with Enterprise Ventures, part of Mercia Technologies, which is managing the northern powerhouse debt fund in the region, said: “weeds left untreated can create a fire and safety hazard, damage buildings and plant, obscure sight lines and create security problems at site boundaries. weedfree on track can resolve the problem by clearing sites swiftly and safely and its increasing overseas client base is recognition of its expertise.”
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<strong>Source:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2nI4JI9">http://bit.ly/2nI4JI9</a></p>
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<h4>NL: Bird control group further improves range of bird control lasers</h4>
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<p>The popular Agrilaser range of bird control products, manufactured by Dutch company Bird Control Group has been re-classified from laser class 2m to laser class 3b, which has enabled the company to launch new, more powerful laser products. The result is an exceptional performance which increases the range and effectiveness of the lasers on light absorbing surfaces and bright sunlight conditions. Bird Control Group are taking full advantage of the new laser power range available to them of 5 to 499 mW, giving them a great opportunity to release higher power products that give increased performance.</p>
<p>The handheld presentation now comes in three models with different laser output power: Handheld, Handheld 200 and 500. The variants give the user a solution for every environment and during every light condition. To prevent unauthorized use of the equipment, the handheld designs are now equipped with a key lock system.
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The static, automated Autonomic range has also benefited from upgrades and now in addition to its Autonomic 100 also sports an Autonomic 200 and Autonomic 500 model. For any existing users upgrade sets are available on request. Dan England, Director of UK distributor PestFix says “Choosing the right Agrilaser model is essential in order to generate a laser projection with sufficient contrast for effective bird dispersal. Now there is much greater range for our customers to choose from in order to meet their bird control needs which is excellent news.”
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://birdcontrolgroup.com">https://birdcontrolgroup.com</a></p>
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<p>One of the most significant issues effecting food safety is that of pest control. This subject is a major cause of food safety incidents, recalls, audit non-conformance and actions by state health departments. HACCP Australia has released a new standard, meeting international best practice both in its development and in terms of the standard itself. It will make a huge contribution to reducing food safety incidents and can be used to ensure a consistently high standard of service, performance and outcomes in pest control within food handling facilities.
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The new standard has been developed by expert food technologists at HACCPAustralia, together with a review committee comprising food manufacturers, retailers, auditors and pest management companies. All pest management service providers that are currently certified by HACCP Australia will be audited against this standard after a transition period. New applicants will be audited to this standard henceforth.
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The standard is available at no charge to food businesses and contractors. To obtain a copy of the standard please visit the tools and downloads section of HACCP Australia’s website – <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.haccp.com.au/tools-downloads/">http://www.haccp.com.au/tools-downloads/</a>
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<strong>For more information</strong> email <a href="mailto:info@haccp.com.au">info@haccp.com.au</a></p>
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<h4>Thailand: FAOPMA-Pest Summit 2017 22 – 24 November 2017</h4>
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<p>The FAOPMA-Pest Summit 2017 is the first convention after the merger between the FAOPMA (Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Manager Association) and the Pest Summit conventions. The theme of this year’s convention is ‘New Perspectives of IPM in Urban and Public Health in Asia and Oceania’ and the venue is The Empress Chiang Mai Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand. FAOPMA is organizing the event which will include some of the world most distinguished speakers in the field of urban pest management. With an expected 1000 delegates, mainly pest management professionals, personnel of pesticide industries and some regional academics, the FAOPMA convention never fails to impress.
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.faopma.com/file/FAOPMA-Pest%20Summit%202017.jpg">http://www. faopma.com/file/FAOPMAPest-Summit 2017</a>.</p>
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<h4>USA: EPA to restrict pyrethroid use</h4>
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<p>Currently the US EPA is evaluating whether to further restrict pyrethroid use by pest management professionals. Inappropriate regulations can significantly impact lives and livelihood, and the Pyrethroid Working Group (PWG) is asking US professionals to voice concerns to help the EPA better understand the important role that pyrethroids serve in their ability to provide services and protect the public. To help craft the message, the PWG we have created a template that can be used to communicate to the EPA; respondents are invited to leave comments such as which pyrethroids are used, application rates, methods of application, and how the product is an effective tool in integrated pest management. This will help EPA refine its assumptions on how pyrethroids are really used.</p>
<p>Including other information on the importance of pyrethroids could be helpful as well, such as efficacy, economy, resistance management and lack of alternatives, will help EPA assess the benefits. (e.g. all pyrethroids are not applied at maximum label rates and the maximum number of applications to all available acres). The Pyrethroid Working Group recognises that this input will provide critical information to help address concerns that the EPA’s initial draft risk assessment does not take into account the totality of relevant scientific data, and fails to fully recognize the critical role pyrethroids play in the success of your industry and business.
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<strong>See</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.votervoice.net/PWG/campaigns/48974/respond">https://www.votervoice.net/PWG/campaigns/48974/respond</a></p>
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<h4>EU: €1.3b/yr lost in EU every year due to fake pesticides</h4>
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<p>A new report from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that 13.8% of legitimate revenues are lost each year due to counterfeiting of pes-ticides in the EU-28. Those lost sales translate into 2,600 jobs directly lost across the pesticides sector in the EU, as legitimate manufacturers employ fewer people than they would have done in the absence of counterfeiting. When the knock-on effects of counterfeit pesticides in the marketplace are considered, 11,700 jobs are lost in the EU economy. The total yearly loss of government revenue because of counterfeit products in this sector across the EU-28 in terms of taxes and social contributions is estimated at €238 million. The report is the tenth in a series of studies released by EUIPO via the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights into the economic impact of counterfeiting in industrial sectors in the EU.</p>
<p>The biggest producer of pesticides in the EU is Germany, where the sector is worth EUR 4 billion. The report estimates that counterfeit pesticides cost the German manufacturing sector €299 million each year, with 500 jobs lost. The second biggest producer of pesticides in Europe is France, worth EUR 3.5 billion. Others losses include France €240m in sales, Italy €185m; Spain €94m and UK €76m.
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<strong>For more information</strong> visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2lqBk6T">http://bit.ly/2lqBk6T</a>.</p>
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<h4>USA: EPA deny a petition requesting ban of chlorpyrifos</h4>
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<p>Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt have denied a petition requesting that the agency ban the use of the chlorpyrifos on all United States food crops. Chlorpyrifos, a product of Dow Agrosciences, is an insecticide which has been registered for use in the US since 1965. The petition dates back to September 2007, when the Pesticide Action Network North America and the Natural Resources Defense Council requested a ban of the common pesticide based on concerns over it toxicity. After his review of past EPA decisions concerning the pesticide, Pruitt concluded that the science remains unresolved and that further evaluation is warranted to achieve greater certainty about possible neurodevelopmental effects of exposure.</p>
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<h4>Spain: 2nd Biopesticide Europe Conference</h4>
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<p>Following success of the previous event in Barcelona, ACI has announced that 2nd Biopesticides Europe Conference will take place on the 7th and 8th of June in Madrid, Spain. The Global and European biopesticides market has grown significantly over past few years. With increased direction from the authorities and growing demand for sustainable agriculture it is certain that biopesticides market will continue to experience unprecedented growth. The two day event will bring together key industry stakeholders from the biopesticides industry to discuss the challenges faced and the future opportunities. Conference will discuss the current overview of the markets, with highlights from experts on the progression of the biopesticides market and new insights and innovation of projects in pipeline. The conference will also have insights from end-use markets giving updates on market growth drivers along with sustainable advancements in technologies and R&amp;D projects.</p>
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<h4>&#8230;<em>And Finally</em>&#8230;Beauty and a beast.</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4691" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1-300x274.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="274" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1-300x274.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1-768x701.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1-1024x935.jpg 1024w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/News-in-brief_page5_image1.jpg 1410w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>The flamboyantly-coloured mosquito pictured here is known as <em>Sabethes cyaneus</em> and is a natural inhabitant of the Panamanian forest canopy. This particular specimen, which had landed on the photographer’s hand, was an offspring of a colony of mosquitoes that had been raised in captivity at Ohio State University, and in its larval form, had been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where it hatched, and was subsequently photographed. Note its brilliant iridescent purple, blue and gold coloration, as well as the large, feather-shaped mass of setae adorning the tibiae of its middle pair of jointed legs. The medical importance of some <em>Sabethes</em> spp.mosquitoes lies in their ability to play the role of a yellow fever vector.
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<strong>Credit CDC</strong>, Prof. Woodbridge Foster and Prof. Frank H. Collins.</p>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – March/April 2017 issue</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-04-30:pestsuk/2017-04-30T04:00:01-00:00International Pest Control – March/April 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.2<div id="attachment_4667" style="width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cover_001.jpg"><img class="wp-image-4667 size-medium" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cover_001-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cover_001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cover_001.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Cover image:</strong> On March 2, at the farm of Karolyn, Tony and Brendan Mason, 35 km east of Perenjori in Western Australia, the Condor Endurance completed 2,638 ha (6,515.86 acres) of summer spraying in nonstop 24 hours. That’s an average of almost 110 ha per hour! Within this period there was one hour in which the machine sprayed 150.7 ha, a second world record. The record breaking team from left to right: Mark Slater, Jim Gilmour, Karolyn Mason, Drew Fraser, Brendan Mason, Tony Mason, Ben Slater and in the foreground Bilbo the dog.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: left;">Unlike Spring in the northern hemisphere, we are a bit late this month. Blame a manic March and a very successful PestEx for which we have delayed our publishing date to include a review. Our thanks to Clive for the report and BPCA for the photos. The whole pest management industry seems to be thriving despite the political and economic uncertainties and as usual we do our best to cram as much as possible into our 56 pages.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Remember that June 6 is to be first ever global pest awareness day. Promote your industry to the world and let us know what you do.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Our special feature this issue is application technology. It is easy to blame resistance or products for pest control failures. How often is the application equipment considered? Not only does our regular technical consultant, Graham Matthews look at some recent developments in application technology but we are pleased to congratulate IPARC on winning a recent award and pass on details about their forthcoming move to Harper Adams. Italian company Martignani tell us about their electrostatic mist-blowers in the fight against mosquitoes while down under we have news of world spray records for the Agrifac Condor Endurance. Back up here, Certis consider how correct application is important for soil fumigation. I also put finger to keyboard to discuss what the WHO consider a suitable hand operated compression sprayer. Many companies claim to be approved. Find out why they shouldn’t.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In addition to PestEx 2017, we have a collection of articles in public health including the latest on rodenticide stewardship, and considering the European Parliament has now voted in favour of low-risk pesticides of biological origin, one researcher from South Africa considers if biological control agents could help in the fight against wasps.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Elsewhere in agriculture, we report on French research that examines how applying less pesticide may not necessarily lead to crop losses, while big data helps to combat climate change effects on pest management through the development of an online pest risk atlas for Africa. From Spain, we learn about the Rice Apple Snail, while in horticulture, Biobest tell us how best to use sticky traps. Lastly, but never least, there is news on a global push to stop Red Palm Weevil wiping out palms while Terry considers nutritional solutions for disease management in cocoa.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Excuse the tardiness and we look forward to being back on schedule next month with our next special feature on amenity and facilities management. Enjoy Spring.</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control March/April 2017
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Vol 59, Number 2</h3>
<h4>International news in Brief</h4>
<h4>Association news</h4>
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<li>PestEx: The biggest gathering of pest management professionals in the UK &#8211; ever.</li>
<li>John Moverley of the Amenity Forum reacts to the trigger of Article 50.</li>
<li>FAOPMA President looks ahead.</li>
<li>European Parliament vote in favour of low-risk pesticides of biological origin.</li>
<li>First ever global pest awareness day – 6th June.</li>
<li>Barcelona Pest control innovation Forum 29-30 May 2017.</li>
<li>BPIA biological products trade association changes name.</li>
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<h4>Special Feature – Application Technology</h4>
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<li>Recent developments in application technology &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews.</em></li>
<li>Electrostatic mist-blowers in the fight against mosquitoes.</li>
<li>Agrifac condor Endurance smashes two world spraying records in Australia in 1 day.</li>
<li>Award and a new home for IPARC.</li>
<li>Developments in application technology for soil fumigation &#8211; <em>Philippe Sunder.</em></li>
<li>Key elements of a Who certified iRS hand operated compression sprayer &#8211; <em>David Loughlin.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Spotlight on rodenticide use is here to stay.</li>
<li>Still time to register for ICUP 2017.</li>
<li>Rentokil strengthen position in India.</li>
<li>Records fall at PestEx 2017 &#8211; <em>Clive Boase.</em></li>
<li>How biological control agents could get invasive stinging wasps to buzz off &#8211; <em>Carolien van Zyl.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Agriculture</h4>
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<li>Economic sustainability: less pesticide rarely causes loss.</li>
<li>Online pest risk atlas for Africa to combat climate change effects on pest management</li>
<li>The Rice Apple Snail in Spain: a review &#8211; <em>Ravindra C. Joshi and Xavier Vélez Parera.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture &amp; Amenity</h4>
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<li>Good practice in the use of coloured sticky traps in horticulture.</li>
<li>Maintaining safe, healthy and fit for purpose amenity spaces.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Forestry &amp; Plantation</h4>
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<li>First global push to stop Red Palm Weevil wiping out palms.</li>
<li>Nutritional solutions for disease management in cocoa &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett</em></li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – March/April 2017 issue.</p>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4666What Qualities Define A Pest?<p>We truly do have some weird and wonderful creatures in this world. Some live in their own habitat, never coming into contact with humans, oblivious to our existence. Then there’s the other side of the coin. The ones who thrive off being around us, living near populated areas and generally making a nuisance of themselves.</p>
<h3><u>What Is A Pest?</u></h3>
<p>Not every animal or insect is a pest. To fit the <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.dictionary.com/browse/pest">dictionary definition of a pest</a>, it must have three significant characteristics.</p>
<ol>
<li><em>A suitability to the habitat in which it has become a pest </em></li>
</ol>
<p>For a pest to survive, it needs to have food and shelter, plus a place to breed. For an animal to become a pest, these characteristics have to clash with humans. Take <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">bed bugs</a> for instance, who live off human blood. So our bedrooms become the perfect habitat for them to thrive in, making them a pest.</p>
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<li><em>A high population and breeding rate
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</em>When a population is high or a breeding rate is fast, it will disturb humans, making the animal a pest.</li>
<li><em>An opportunity to hurt us </em>
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The main factor which makes an animal a pest is if it has the potential to affect us in a negative way. This could be damage to crops, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/how-to-treat-flea-bites/">insect bites</a> or by spreading disease.</li>
</ol>
<h3><u>Not Every Species Is A Pest </u></h3>
<p>Certain insects and animals are definitely pests, but not all species within that category can be classed as pests. For example, not every species of mouse is classed as a pest.</p>
<p>Some species of pests actually contribute to the ecosystem in a positive way, which stops them from being a pest. Like bees, for instance. Whilst they may be a nuisance to have a nest in your garden, they are actually vital for the environment. When it comes to pest control for bees, it’s more encouraged to try and move them to a safe place rather than exterminate them completely.</p>
<p>Knowing the difference between pests and non-pests is an important part of pest control. Our pest control experts know how to identify pests correctly, and can manage any problem in a suitable manner.</p>
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2017-04-23T04:00:01-00:002017-04-23T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-04-23:pestsuk/2017-04-23T04:00:01-00:00Reasons Why Mice Love Your Office<p>You know when you were younger and you used to go to a play centre? Well that’s what <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/does-your-office-have-a-mouse-or-rat-problem-of-course-it-does/2016/03/12/46ccac24-e61c-11e5-b0fd-073d5930a7b7_story.html?utm_term=.9045ee98e702">your office</a> space looks like for mice.
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An office is an ideal shelter for a mouse. It can shield them from horrible weather, and therefore hides them from predators outside. Mice love food too, and all those lunch time leftovers will look like an all you can eat buffet to them.</p>
<h3><u>What Harm Can A Mouse Do To Your Office</u></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Poop! </strong>– Mouse droppings spread really nasty bacteria and diseases. And they will literally poo anywhere, including your keyboard and phone. Ew!</li>
<li><strong>And urine </strong>– Of course mice urinate as well. It’s there way of leaving messages behind for their friends…we’ll call it weemail! Urine can easily be mixed in with the dust in your office, and inhaled, allowing airborne diseases to spread.</li>
<li><strong>Chewed cables </strong>– Mice constantly gnaw at things to test them out, to eat them or to make a path. This will include the countless number of wires you have around your office. From your keyboard to the phone to the internet, all could be wiped out, just because a mouse decides to have wires for lunch.</li>
<li><strong>Fire hazards </strong>– With the risk of chewed cables comes the risk of fire too. Chewed wires will short circuit, and catch alight in a matter of seconds. Exposed wires are also more prone to contact with water as well – never a good combination.</li>
<li><strong>Loss of work </strong>– If mice chew through your power cables and your computer goes out, all of your hard work could be lost.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>Prevent Mice From Visiting Your Office </u></h3>
<p>Some quick and easy mouse prevention steps are listed below. These are handy, because they can be done yourself, or, if you prefer, with the help of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pest-control-east-london/">pest control professionals in your area.</a></p>
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<li>Do the dishes;</li>
<li>Empty the bins;</li>
<li>Don’t eat at your desk, allocate a lunch room/area;</li>
<li>Store food properly, in airtight containers and also in the fridge.</li>
</ol>
<p>If you have taken some steps towards mouse control in your London office but are still finding mice to be a problem, get in touch with us today. We have <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/rodent-control-london/">rat and mice control services</a> designed to help you manage any pest problem your business may have.</p>
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2017-04-21T21:27:44-00:002017-04-21T21:27:44-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11727Keep Your Kitchen Pest Free This Spring<p>Have you come across a pest infestation in your kitchen? Spring and summer is the time when pests want to invade your home the most &#8211; not to mention having a feast on your food!</p>
<p>Many pests enjoy breeding more in the warm weather, which is why they’re more active in the warmer months.</p>
<p>Some common <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.pctonline.com/article/common-kitchen-pests/">kitchen pests</a> are listed below.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cockroaches </strong>– Seeing a cockroach in your home is gross enough, but seeing one in your kitchen is enough to make you not want to cook in there for a month! Cockroaches are riddled with bacteria and can spread illnesses quickly.</li>
<li><strong>Rodents </strong>– Rodents also carry lots of harmful bacteria and diseases. They can also chew through wires and cause a serious fire risk in your London home.</li>
<li><strong>Flies </strong>– Once <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/fly-control-london/">pest flies</a> have got the whiff of something they’d like to eat, they will make it a target to reach it, no matter what stands in their path. They can get into your home through the tiniest cracks and holes. Not much will deter them from their food.</li>
<li><strong>Ants </strong>– Food stored in pantries and cupboards are a heaven for <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/ant-control-london/">pests such as ants</a>. They also love to nibble on old pet food.</li>
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<h3><u>Prevention Tips </u></h3>
<ul>
<li>Keep your kitchen clean, wiping up any spills and sweeping away any crumbs.</li>
<li>Store all of your food in airtight containers and empty the rubbish regularly.</li>
<li>If you like to keep fresh fruit out, check it often for signs of decay and over-ripening. A fly can lay over 500 eggs on the surface of rotting fruit, so it’s best to get rid of it straight into an outdoor bin to prevent the eggs from hatching inside your home.</li>
<li>Any outdoor bins must never be overfilled and should have a properly fitting, sealed lid.</li>
<li>Wash your dirty dishes as soon as possible.</li>
<li>Don’t leave your pets food and water bowls sitting out for long periods of time. Once they’ve finished, clear it away.</li>
<li>Eliminate moisture sites around your kitchen, including leaking taps and pipes.</li>
<li>Check your kitchen for any signs of damage, and seal off any holes you may find with an appropriate filler.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you think you have a pest infestation in your London kitchen, give us a call today. We specialise in London pest control, and have many years’ experience exterminating any type of house pests.</p>
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2017-04-16T04:00:01-00:002017-04-16T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-04-16:pestsuk/2017-04-16T04:00:01-00:00What Will You Be Hunting: Easter Eggs Or Pest Eggs?<p>Easter is popping its happy little head round the corner, and the air is filling with the smell of chocolate and spring! But what if a chocolate egg isn’t the only type of eggs you see this Easter?</p>
<p>Signs of insect eggs around your London home could mean that you have a serious pest infestation on your hands. Being able to correctly identify a pests egg can help you manage your pest infestation properly, but if you are unsure you should always call in a pest professional, such as ourselves, to help you.</p>
<h3><u>Types Of Eggs </u></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bed bug</strong><strong> eggs </strong>– This pest can lay between 200 and 500 eggs over a 2 month period. In the right environment, it could be even more. Once all of those eggs hatch you will have a huge problem on your hands. The eggs of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">the bed bug</a> are a pearly white colour, and are normally in clusters.</li>
<li><strong>Cockroach eggs </strong>– There is a wide variety of different eggs a cockroach can lay because there are so many species of them.</li>
<li><strong>Flea</strong><strong> eggs </strong>– Much like cockroaches, the eggs of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/flea-control-london/">the flea</a> can differ between species. The most common type of flea in the UK is the ones we find on our pets. Flea eggs are incredibly hard to spot, and have a white/transparent colour to them.</li>
<li><strong>Spider eggs </strong>– A spider will lay its eggs inside a silk woven sack, and is usually hidden well out of the way.</li>
<li><strong>Fly eggs </strong>– Flies lay eggs wherever they can land, and lay huge batches at a time. They love to lay their eggs on a host specimen, like rotting food.</li>
<li><strong>Pigeon eggs</strong> – In London, pigeons thrive! They harvest our food scraps and the urban environment is great for them. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~farmingfriends.com/what-to-do-if-you-find-a-pigeon-egg/comment-page-1/">The pigeon</a> egg is normally a solid white colour, and comes in 2’s or 3’s.</li>
</ul>
<p>Signs of pest eggs around your home or business usually means you have an infestation to deal with. To save you time and money, it’s best to have a pest management plan in place, and to also try to prevent pests entering your home in the first place.</p>
<p>When you go on your Easter egg hunt this year, why not go on a pest egg hunt too, just to check your house doesn’t have any signs of an impending pest problem?</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-04-09:pestsuk/2017-04-09T04:00:01-00:00The Most Costly Pest Infestations<p>We all hate pests, no matter what shape or size. They spread germs, and some are just downright icky! More than anything though, having pests in your London home can be costly.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.homeadviceguide.com/pest-control-cost-guide-pest-control-prices-in-the-uk/">Pests cost millions</a> for UK households and businesses, and absorb a pretty penny every year. Below is a list of the most common ones.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bed bugs </strong>– Without a doubt, having a bed bug infestation is the worst possible you could ever have. They treat you as their own personal human buffet, and getting rid of them is no mean feat! Bed bugs reproduce really quickly. So in the right circumstances, you could have a really big problem in your hands in just over a week. Not only can you get bed bugs in your home, the hospitality industry also spends millions each year trying to stop bed bugs from spreading through hotels.</li>
<li><strong>Cockroaches </strong>– A very common <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">pest infestation like cockroaches</a> will infest any home in almost every country in the world because of how adaptable they are to different environments. They can survive under some of the most extreme circumstances, which makes them super difficult to get rid of.</li>
<li><strong>Rodents </strong>– Possibly the most expensive pest on the list, rodents cost UK residents thousands each year to clean up the damage they do. Rodents love to chew on wiring, and will literally eat through your entire home if you don’t put a stop to them. They also carry multiple diseases that are incredibly dangerous to us.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>What To Do About Your Pest Infestation </u></h3>
<p>Thinking about pests may make your skin crawl, but the added cost that comes with them may make you run away screaming. The best solution to pest control is prevention. Regularly check your London home for signs of an infestation, ensuring all entry points are sealed off. It’s always best to know the signs of common pests in the UK. Once you make your home unattractive to a pest, they will move on to somewhere more suitable for their needs.</p>
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<p>You can always count on us as <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk">professional pest controllers</a> to look at your pest control situation and recommend the right treatments to get rid of the pests. We try to make sure the cost is kept as low as possible, so you don’t have much damage to your home, your health or your wallet!</p>
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http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11721International news in brief – January/February 2017 issue<ul>
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<h4>Malaysia: Rentokil aims to break the mosquito life cycle</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image3.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4626" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image3.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="193" /></a>Acting as Aedes Fighters, dedicated volunteers from Rentokil Initial Malaysia have worked together on a mission to eradicate mosquito breeding grounds, reducing the mosquito population, and to create healthier and safer environments. This initiative is part of the organisation’s annual corporate social responsibility programme; Community Oriented Health Education Programme (COHEP), which aims to galvanise the communities in Malaysia into taking actions to preserve a clean and hygienic environment in and out of their residency to keep mosquitoes at bay. The general agenda of the programme includes an opening speech, a cleaning session, and also complimentary pest control services such as general pest spraying, bed bug and termite inspection for the home, and water-based fogging around the neighbouring areas.<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4627" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image4.jpg" alt="" width="263" height="196" /></a></p>
<p>The united efforts of all volunteers have resulted in the successful removal of stagnant waters to avert the devel- opment of mosquito larvae, trimmed trees and plants in the garden to avoid attracting mosquitoes, and cleaned up indoor spaces. These accomplishments have helped achieve the objectives of the programme, to breaking mosquito life cycle through proper sanitation and collective efforts.
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Dengue is the fastest-growing vector-borne infection in the world and Southeast Asia is the epicenter of dengue mosquito breeding due to its tropical climate. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4624" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image1-300x139.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="139" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image1-300x139.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image1-315x145.jpg 315w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image1.jpg 546w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>In Malaysia, a total of 97,052 dengue fever cases with 229 deaths have been recorded as of 13 December 2016.</p>
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<p><strong>For more information see</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.rentokil.com.my/">www.rentokil.com.my</a>.</p>
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<h4>France: M2i Life Sciences receives the EC European business award</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4625" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image2-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="207" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image2-300x207.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image2-768x531.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page1_image2.jpg 773w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>After winning in France, the Innovation Award from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, M2i Life Sciences has in addition won the European Business Award for Environment in the category Innovation &amp; Process. Founded in 2012, M2i Life Sciences is dedicated to the design, development and sale of biocontrol products and specifically pheromones control products. The development, for which M2i was rewarded, incorpo- rates pheromone mating disruption of pine processionary moth and a paint- ball application process. It is during the flight period that saturating the air with a large amount of the specific sex pheromone of the insect thus the prevention of males detecting females can be accomplished and therefore limiting the couplings and, preventing egg laying and infestation. A pheromone gel is inserted into biodegradable pellets (paintballs) that are projected at a height onto trees that is suitable for the pheromone to be effective. This technique, already marketed for export, can significantly reduce the impact of this pest which is present on nearly 10 million hectares in Europe and affects 67% of French cities.
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http://ec.europa.eu/environment/awards/index.html.</p>
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<h4>USA: Bug-battling industry will pay to take out backyard citrus</h4>
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<p>America’s battle against one of the citrus industry’s most dangerous pests is moving to a new front: abandoned residential citrus trees. The Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) can spread a bacteria that can kill citrus trees. A joint action by California Citrus Mutual and Bayer Crop Science will remove homeowners’ citrus trees for free to prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect with a huge potential to spread an incurable plant disease. The disease, known as huanglongbing, HLB or citrus greening disease, has devastated the citrus industries in Florida, Texas, Mexico and Brazil by slowly killing trees and making the fruit worthless. So far, California has found the disease only in backyard trees in the Los Angeles area. Growers in California’s $3.3 billion citrus industry want to keep it that way. As part of their fight to prevent the insect and the disease from migrating, farmers, scientists and industry officials have attacked the problem on multiple fronts, including pesticide applications, insect trapping and rearing parasitic wasps. The program operating on a $25,000 endowment received $100,000 in federal funding in January. To qualify, the citrus trees must be near a commercial citrus grove.
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<strong>To find out more about the program, visit the Citrus Matters website</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://citrusmatters.cropscience.bayer.us/home">www.citrusmatters.cropscience.bayer.us.</a></p>
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<h4>Africa: First indigenous biocontrol innovation for the prevention of aflatoxin</h4>
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<p>The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, and partners has said that it will commercialise, disseminate first aflatoxin bio-control products to farmers in Africa. African farmers will soon have a product that will ensure safer food for their families and communities, a natural product called aflasafe that can reduce contamination from aflatoxin. The first indigenous bio-control innovation for the prevention of aflatoxin contamination on the fields and store houses of maize and groundnut farmers in Africa will be made available in at least 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 4.5 billion people in the developing world are exposed to aflatoxins, carcinogenic poisons produced by a fungus that contaminates crops. Aflatoxins are detrimental to human health, and could even cause death as they suppress immune systems associated with stunting in children. IITA envisages a scenario where every African farmer will apply the product on their field, producing aflatoxin-safe grains for their families and communities buying from the market. The new aflasafe Technology Transfer and Commercialisation Project (aTTC), funded by a $20 million grant from the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID, was launched last December 2016 to be implemented in 11 countries; Burkina Faso, the Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.</p>
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<h4>Zambia: Military to fight army worms</h4>
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<p>Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has called in the air force to help contain an invasion of army worms in maize fields. The operation involves among other Government agencies, the Ministry of Agriculture, DMMU and the Zambia Air force (ZAF) which has been airlifting chemicals to affected areas. The President has directed that the chemicals that were purchased under emergency operations should be distributed to all parts of the country although the outbreak of army worms has been reported on the Copperbelt, Luapula and Central Provinces. There is concern that if the outbreak of the worms is not controlled speedily, the crop yield for 2016/2017 may negatively be affected. The pests, (Spodoptera exempta) called army worms because they eat most vegetation in their way, can destroy entire fields. They are devouring crops in six of the southern African state’s 10 provinces. The president is concerned that if the outbreak of the worms is not controlled speedily, the crop yield for 2016/7 may be negatively affected. Four years ago, army worms destroyed maize, cassava, sorghum and rice fields. Maize is the staple diet in Zambia. Production rose to 2.87 million tonnes in the 2015/16 crop season from 2.6 million tonnes the previous season because of good rainfall and early delivery of fertiliser and seed to farmers.</p>
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<h4>USA: Household insecticides market to exceed US$17B by 2021</h4>
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<p>According to a report published by Persistence Market Research the global household insecticides market, estimated to be valued at US$10.9B in 2015, is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.9% over 2015–2021, to reach US$17.2B by 2021. The growth of the global household insecticides market is mainly driven by increasing demand from emerging regions such as Asia Pacific due to rapid urbanization and growing disposable income among the population. In addition, factors such as rising urbanization and concerns over vector-borne diseases across the globe are projected to fuel demand for household insecticides in the near future. Household insecticides include substances applied to clothing, skin, or other surfaces to control or repel insects. A wide range of insecticides is currently available in the global market. These include insect sprays for use in the kitchen to weed killers for the lawn and mosquito repellents for indoor or outdoor use. Household insecticides have been witnessing wide acceptance to keep homes and gardens insect-free and to ensure safe and healthy living environment.
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Revenue from the mosquito and fly control segment is expected to remain dominant owing to increasing demand for these insecticides in developing countries due to growing health concerns. Major players in this market are focused on developing eco-friendly products containing natural ingredients.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2iSaAvi">http://bit.ly/2iSaAvi</a></p>
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<h4>Italy: Horizon 2020 XF-ACTORS</h4>
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<p>A multidisciplinary research plan aims to improve prevention, early detection and control of<em> Xylella fastidiosa</em> (Xf) under different phytosanitary conditions. The project aims to strengthen preventive measures by promoting integrated actions. Xf has affected not only olive trees in the Southern part of Apulia, in Italy, with the related Olive Quick Decline Syndrome OQDS (or CoDiRO), but also ornamental plants and some landscape trees in other parts of Europe. The overall goal of the research program is to assess Xf potential to spread throughout EU territory, while maximizing its impact through a multifactor approach, based on a seamless integration amongst the 29 partners involved, as reported by the Community Research and Development Information Service of the European Commission. The project, coordinated by the National Research Council of Italy CNR, is partnered with several groups. The partnership will work on the development of sustainable management strategies to reduce the economic, environmental and social impacts of the disease.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~bit.ly/2j2xICp.">http://bit.ly/2j2xICp.</a></p>
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<h4>India: Agrochemicals industry on the throes of change.</h4>
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<p>India’s agrochemicals sector is the world’s fourth largest with an output of nearly $4.3b (2014) and growing at 10-12% CAGR. The traditional dominance of insecticides over fungicides and herbicides is being steadily reversed through introduction of GMOs, labour shortage and the shift from cotton and food grains to fruits, vegetables and horticulture. By 2020, around 15 formulations worth over $4b will go off-patent and would therefore be available for generics development.</p>
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<h4>USA: Worlds first LED &amp; bug zapper</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9.jpg"><img class="wp-image-4629 alignright" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="179" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9-300x300.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9-150x150.jpg 150w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9-768x768.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image9.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></a>If you live in an area affected by biting insects any new product is of interest. The Zapplight is designed as 2-in-1 LED light bulb that not only features a built-in zapper grid, but also has a very bright 920 lumen LED light. The bulb only uses 10 W of energy. The Zapplight bulb screws into a standard socket and does not have any switches or dials. The electric grid is placed behind a plastic cage to prevent users accidental zapping themselves and it comes with a small plastic brush that can be used to brush off is available from Amazon and other online stores.
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<strong> For more information visit:</strong> www.zapplight.com.</p>
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<h4>&#8230;<em>And Finally</em>&#8230;UK: Pest or pollution monitor?</h4>
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<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4628" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8-300x200.jpg 300w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8-768x511.jpg 768w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8-272x182.jpg 272w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/page-5-8_production_page4_image8.jpg 1038w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>7 million people die from the consequences of air pollution every year. In 2016, Plume Labs launched the first ever flock of pollution-monitoring pigeons across London to raise awareness of air pollution and to also help raise funding. Ten pigeons (provided by a fancier) were equipped with backpacks loaded with devices to measure nitrogen dioxide and ozone. Plume’s unique sensing technology and the Pigeon Air Patrol, tracked air quality and reported back via Twitter. Having pigeons fly with little backpacks was not easy. While covering a large range of parameters, they were specifically designed for extreme lightness! Plume Labs are now using the same technology for personal connected devices to help keep track and reduce exposure to environmental factors in everyday lives.
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<strong>For more information visit:</strong> www.plumelabs.com/londonairpatr</p>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – January/February 2017 issue</p>
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http://international-pest-control.com/?p=4613International Pest Control – January/February 2017 – Vol 59, Nr.1<div id="attachment_4598" style="width: 222px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IPC-JanFeb17_Cover_001.jpg"><img class="wp-image-4598 size-medium" src="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IPC-JanFeb17_Cover_001-212x300.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="300" srcset="http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IPC-JanFeb17_Cover_001-212x300.jpg 212w, http://international-pest-control.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IPC-JanFeb17_Cover_001.jpg 595w" sizes="(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Cover image:</strong> The Agrilaser Autonomic from the Bird Control Group being installed in an industrial setting to protect carbon materials for use in manufacturing. Seagulls were trying to nest on the raw material, which, if allowed, would have stopped the production process due to local wildlife legislation, at great cost to the manufacturing plant.</p></div>
<p>Welcome to 2017. A pest can be defined as an organism that is in the wrong place, in the wrong numbers and at the wrong time or a bit like the new POTUS, behaving in a way that some find unacceptable. We can often tolerate a few individuals but should their pest behaviour escalate; a conflict can develop between us and our biological adversary and action is required. Such is the case with birds which, equipped with the enviable talent for flight, can migrate easily from their natural territories to colonise man-made environments. In this issue, we look at birds and consider some of the existing and novel methods available to manage bird pests.</p>
<p>PestFix provide guidance on the use of netting and how to get the best from installations while NCB remind facility managers of the need to address gull problems early before nesting begins. We consider innovative products like the laser systems from the Bird Control Group that can displace and discourage birds from adopting sites as areas to roost, nest or cause damage. We consider also ways to reduce pigeon numbers humanely by affecting their fertility with nicarbazin, a development that started in Italy and is now beginning to gain wider acceptance in Europe and USA. Rob looks at some novel tools developed by Bird Barrier to catch birds indoors, to stop birds from perching without spoiling a buildings aesthetic appearances and systems that can also protect solar panels. We also include a study from South Africa considering one sites issues with birds and different means to deter them.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, with one eye on the upcoming International Conference on Urban Pests (www.icup2017.org.uk for those who have yet to book), we have an article by Partho on how climate change is influencing urban pests. We also include a report on the Honolulu Challenge which reflects how globalisation, with an ever-growing movement of people and goods, has led to the drastically increasing introduction of alien species over the past few decades.</p>
<p>We conclude with a few technical reports also this issue. Bayer demonstrate that caution must be exercised when drawing general conclusions concerning the impact of insect resistance to pyrethroids. Biopreparáty from the Czech Republic introduce a novel biological approach to treat moulds.</p>
<p>FaunaPhotonics are working with Bayer to develop a new sensor for improved monitoring of insect pests. Graham explain why biopesticides, although they have a bright future, require more attention on their application and Terry gives us an in depth look at a small insect threatening one of our largest trees – the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp and Sweet Chestnut.</p>
<p>If the rest of this year is as busy as the first 4 weeks, we are in for a packed year. Enjoy reading IPC and I hope to see you at, at least one of the international pest events coming up in the months ahead.</p>
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<h3>Contents of International Pest Control January/February 2017
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Volume 59, Number 1</h3>
<h4>International News in Brief</h4>
<h4>Association News</h4>
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<li>Global initiative calls for urgent action against invasive alien species.</li>
<li>Continued growth for CEPA Certified and EN16636.</li>
<li>FAOPMA embrace change as change is constant.</li>
<li>BASIS PROMPT membership survey.</li>
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<h4>Special Feature – Bird Management</h4>
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<li>Gull management: A year-round concern &#8211; <em>John Dickson.</em></li>
<li>An interdisciplinary approach for non-lethal pigeon control &#8211; <em>Emma Harris, Engela P de Crom and, Ann Wilson.</em></li>
<li>Control of pigeon numbers through contraception &#8211; <em>Marco Pellizzari.</em></li>
<li>Optimising solar panel efficiency using the ultimate laser beam &#8211; <em>Gijs Groen.</em></li>
<li>Bird control netting &#8211; getting it right &#8211; <em>Daniel England.</em></li>
<li>New developments in bird management &#8211; <em>Rob Fryatt.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Public Health</h4>
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<li>Impact of global climate change on urban and public pests &#8211; <em>Partho Dhang.</em></li>
<li>The impact of resistance in mosquitoes to the efficacy of transfluthrin and other pyrethroids &#8211; <em>Rainer Sonneck and Sebastian Horstmann.</em></li>
<li>Natural solution for professional control of household moulds &#8211; <em>Karel Bezouska.</em></li>
<li>Programme for ICUP 2017 announced.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Agriculture</h4>
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<li>Developing new sensor technology for improved monitoring of insect pests.</li>
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<h4>Focus on Horticulture &amp; Amenity</h4>
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<li>Biobest NV acquisition of Real IPM Kenya Ltd. Creates strong synergies.</li>
<li>Biopesticides have a bright future, but more attention is needed on their application &#8211; <em>Graham Matthews.</em></li>
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<h4>Focus on Forestry &amp; Plantations</h4>
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<li>British Sweet Chestnut stung by the world’s worst wasp &#8211; <em>Terry Mabbett.control</em></li>
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<h4>Book reviews</h4>
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<li>Climate change impacts on urban pests &#8211; Edited by Partho Dang &#8211; reviewed by <em>David Loughlin</em>.
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The UK Pesticide Guide 2017 &#8211; Edited by M.A. Lainsbury &#8211; reviewed by <em>Graham Matthews</em></li>
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<h4>International Pest Control calendar of events</h4>
<p><strong>Published in</strong> International Pest Control – January/February 2017 issue.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-04-02:pestsuk/2017-04-02T04:00:01-00:00Why Are Insects So Attracted To Light?<p>We’ve all experienced those lovely summers evenings, enjoying the warm weather and relaxing outdoors with our family. But then we’re suddenly pelted by bugs. And they seem to want to attack our outdoor lighting. So why do insects just love the light, and why are they so attracted to it?</p>
<p>This is a subject that causes quite a lot of controversy in the pest world, as no one is in agreement on the subject.</p>
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<h3><span>Phototactic Organisms</span></h3>
<p>The way an insect responds to light with motion is called <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phototaxis">phototaxis</a>. Moths are positively phototactic organisms, so they will move towards the light source. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/cockroach-control-london/">Cockroaches</a> on the other hand, are negatively phototactic organisms, so they will move away and from the light and scuttle into a dark corner.</p>
<p>A very well-known theory is that unnatural light sources interfere with an insects internal navigation system. Nocturnal insects such as moths use the moon and stars in order to navigate. Therefore artificial lights knock them off balance. This is why we often see them floating round a light source in circles, being completely confused.</p>
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<h3><span>Unnatural light</span></h3>
<p>However, this theory has had some holes poked in it. Unnatural light sources, like fires, have been around for thousands of years. So maybe natural selection should have plucked out the insects that behaved in this suicidal way. Also, a lot of moths don’t migrate, so it wouldn’t make any sense for them to use moonlight to navigate.</p>
<p>Another idea is that when an insect sees an unobstructed light source, it means that the pathway is clear. So the insect will then fly directly towards it to avoid any obstacles in their way. We’ve all heard that little clunk of an insect hitting a light bulb!</p>
<p>Scientists haven’t made up their mind yet as to why insects seem to turn into kamikaze pilots when faced with artificial light. It’s really difficult to prove one theory as the stand out reason, so it’s definitely a topic that will keep on being debated for years to come.</p>
<p>If you are having a problem with insects outside your home, contact <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">Empire Ltd</a> today for advice on how to prevent pests entering your home, and from making a mess outside of your home too.</p>
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http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11712Insects Used For Medical Purposes<p>Medical research has come on leaps and bounds in the last decade, so it’s no surprise that scientists have turned to looking at insects for use in medicine.</p>
<h3><u>Cancer Research And Insects </u></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Wasps </strong>– <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">Wasps are a pest</a> but are also powerful and very effective against predators. The venom in their sting has an extra amazing property though: it’s been proven to kill cancerous cells. When the venom was tested, it was found that only the cancer cells were killed, not the healthy cells around it.</li>
<li><strong>Blister Beetles </strong>– Beetles have been used for centuries in the study of medicine. They have a substance in their bodies which can help alleviate pain. And now, further studies have shown that this secretion can attack cancerous cells too. So in the future, they hope to use blister beetles to battle tumours and in chemotherapy treatments.</li>
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<h3><u>Pain Management And Insects </u></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Bees </strong>– A lot of holistic and natural <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.holisticmd.org/treatments/apitherapy-homeopathic-bee-venom-therapy/">remedies involve using bees</a>. Much like wasp venom, bee venom used in a processed way can help people who are in pain. It’s particularly been known to help with arthritis.</li>
<li><strong>Silkworms </strong>– The bacteria in a silkworms digestive system is an amazing pain relief for people with back injuries and back pain.</li>
<li><strong>Grasshoppers </strong>– A grasshoppers nervous system is a lot like ours, so they have been used a lot for study purposes in labs. The toxins a grasshopper produces may even offer pain relief, especially for things like migraines.</li>
<li>Other uses for insects include skin healing and crime fighting. A true old fashioned skin healer is a maggot. In the past a doctor was likely to pour maggots on you if you had a skin infection. Maggots eat dead skin, and leave healthy skin alone. This method went out of favour when penicillin and antibiotics were developed.</li>
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<p>At the scene of a crime, detectives and scientists will often study blow flies to determine the time of death. Their life cycle is so easy and predictable to follow that a scientist can easily determine the time of death by them.</p>
<p>Although many of these treatments are still considered alternative, many are in the study stage and may be bought into mainstream treatments sooner than you think.</p>
<p>However, these insects encountered in your home are still pests. If you have a pest issue, please call us here at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk">Empire Pest Control </a>today.</p>
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2017-03-26T04:00:01-00:002017-03-26T04:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-03-26:pestsuk/2017-03-26T04:00:01-00:00How To Identify A Bed Bug Bite<p>Have you ever woken up with a small red, itchy spot on your arm, and not really known what it is? Or maybe you thought it was a bug bite, but not sure which bug it was that’s chowed down on you. The first thought you may have had is to think ‘Oh no! We have bed bugs!’.</p>
<p>This is a very common situation that we come across at Empire Pest Control. There could be several pests to blame for the bite, so you can’t jump straight to bed bugs.</p>
<h3>Here are some common pest bites&#8230;</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Flea bites </strong>– If you have pets that sleep in your room, you can bet it’s a flea that’s the culprit. If you have a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/flea-control-london/">flea infestation</a> they will tend to bite in one area of your body, so it looks like a rash or row of welts. The bite can also be very painful for some.</li>
<li><strong>Mosquito bites </strong>– in the warmer months mosquitoes can get into our home and cause itchy red spots on our skin.</li>
<li><strong>Carpet beetle bites </strong>– Also a common cause of rashes and itchy spots on your body, the carpet beetle! <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~insect-identification.com/carpet-beetle-allergy/">Carpet beetles</a> don’t actually bite you. Our skin reacts to their stiff hairs, and it causes and allergic reaction. Children are particularly susceptible to these rashes, as their skin is a lot more sensitive.</li>
</ul>
<p>Of course it may be bed bugs that you are experiencing. But regardless of whatever pest is causing you to itch and scratch, we recommend you always seek the help of a pest control professional. We will be able to identify and control the pest efficiently, so you can enjoy a night’s sleep without being a meal to a pest.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">pest control problem</a> at the moment, don’t wait for it to get worse and spread before you take action. Call us today for advice and to organise a home survey visit.</p>
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2017-03-22T21:58:46-00:002017-03-22T21:58:46-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11708Climate Change Impacts on Urban Pests: CABI Climate Change Series<div id="pl-4791" class="panel-layout" ><div id="pg-4791-0" class="panel-grid panel-no-style" ><div id="pgc-4791-0-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div id="panel-4791-0-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="0" ><div class="panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4791-0-0-0" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base"><h3 class="widget-title">Climate Change Impacts on Urban Pests: CABI Climate Change Series</h3>
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<p>This is the first book to review the influence of climate change on urban and public pests such as mosquitoes, flies, termites, ticks and rodents, with respect to population, distribution, disease, damage and control.</p>
<p>It thematically addresses how climate change impacts on pests differently in urban than natural areas, focusing on increased temperatures of urban locations, the effect of natural disasters, the manner of land use and human habitation. Climate Change Impacts on Urban Pests presents up-to-date knowledge for researchers in urban pests, entomology, and public health, scientists and policy makers involved in climate change, and urban pest management specialists.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-03-19:pestsuk/2017-03-19T04:00:01-00:00Benefits Of Fumigation For A Moth Problem<p>Moths can cause a whole lot of damage in a very short amount of time. Not only will they eat holes in your favourite clothes, they can also attack your furniture and soft furnishings too. Not only will they cause destruction, but they produce a whole lot of dust that is horrible to have to clean. This is why, when you discover you have a moth control problem, you need to get it treated immediately.</p>
<p>Moths are notoriously difficult to control. And while simply <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.marthastewart.com/264609/the-basics-of-mothproofing">moth proofing your home</a> is good, it can be limiting in its effectiveness. They are fantastic at hiding, and will lay their eggs in hard to reach places. This is why fumigation is such a great way of ridding yourself of a moth problem. Ideally you should consider <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/fumigation-service-london/">choosing fumigation for your moth issue</a>.</p>
<h3>Here are some reasons why :</h3>
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<li>Fumigation will get into those hard to reach places, which many other methods of moth control may not reach. It will be able to work its way through your home, furniture, under the carpets, into wall voids and up into your loft space too. It will also be able to permeate any of your soft furnishings, and destroy any moths or eggs hiding inside. Because moths are so great at hiding, fumigation is one of the best solutions for them.</li>
<li>Fumigation is quick. A lot quicker than many other pest control methods. Some pests can only be controlled with bait or direct contact with a pest product. So that’s why fumigation may be the best way to go if you have moths. Using baits and sprays can take time, and require several return visits to make sure the problem is completely eradicated. Fumigation will have you moth free overnight.</li>
<li>Fumigation can kill moths at all stages of life. That way, you won’t have to worry about any eggs or larvae being missed, and the infestation reoccurring again in a few months’ time.</li>
<li>If you have sensitive furnishings, fumigation is a great solution to a moth problem as the gases used won’t leave any residue. They simply disappear once the job is done.</li>
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<p>If you are dealing with a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/moth-control-london/">moth problem in your London home</a> and you want to know more about fumigation, get in touch with us today. Our experts are on hand 24/7 to help you find the best solution to the problem.</p>
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http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11706How To Avoid Food Poisoning With Better Pest Control<p>Food poisoning is a horrible thing to experience, and can potentially be very dangerous. Pests such as cockroaches can <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/4-life-theatening-illnesses-pests-can-cause/">carry the bacteria that make you ill</a>. Be vigilant and effective pest control measures need to be put in place in your kitchen at home, and at work.</p>
<p>One of the main causes of food poisoning is contaminated equipment and preparation areas. Even just a small bit of bacteria on a work surface can multiply quickly. This leave you, your family or your customers incredibly ill. Cross-contamination can happen at any time, and it will spread between food, surfaces, chopping boards, utensils, equipment and even taps. If pests get into your water supply, your water then can become contaminated too, therefore increasing the risk of food poisoning.</p>
<p>The four common <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.healthline.com/desktop-article/food-poisoning?m=0&amp;stickytmr2=true&amp;stickytimelb1=3&amp;stickydepthtmr2=25&amp;inlinetlbmargin=-9&amp;lazyloadscrolldepth=40&amp;rcw02#Symptoms2">food poisoning</a> microorganisms are salmonella, campylobacter, E.coli and norovirus. All of these bacteria’s can be carried by pests such as rodents and cockroaches.</p>
<h3>How To Prevent Food Poisoning</h3>
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<li><strong>Clean all surfaces thoroughly </strong>– You may not know you have a pest infestation before it’s too late. So cleaning your work surfaces thoroughly is a great place to start. Use an antibacterial spray or solution, and wipe down all the surfaces of the kitchen where food is prepared. If you notice any spillages or dropped food, clean these up immediately. It will be very attractive to pests if left.</li>
<li><strong>Clean the food prep areas </strong>– Regularly mopping and sweeping the floors is essential in the fight against pests. This will make sure no food is left over for them to feast on. Also, cleaning behind the fridge and the oven is also important in food preparation areas. A lot of grease can build up in unseen places, so you need to have a great cleaning routine in place.</li>
<li><strong>Clean the cleaning materials </strong>– This may seem strange, but you need to keep your cleaning materials clean. Cloths, sponges and mops when left damp and dirty is a great place for pests and bacteria to multiply. If you have a restaurant, you should definitely dispose of any cloths used after one use, to prevent any sort of cross-contamination.</li>
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<h3><strong>Hire a great pest controller </strong></h3>
<p>At <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/">Empire Pest Control</a>, we have a great range of contracts to suit your commercial or residential needs. This will make sure no pest will be able to spread food poisoning to you, your family or your customers again.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-03-12:pestsuk/2017-03-12T05:00:01-00:00Why Are Carpet Beetles Attracted Into Our Homes?<p>Carpet beetles do enjoy being outdoors. But if you give them the chance to get in your home, they will definitely find their way in to find something to eat. Our homes are warm, comfy, and have a brilliant food supply that carpet beetles will definitely be interested in.</p>
<h3>About carpet beetles</h3>
<p>Once they are inside, a carpet beetle will often feed on items that are made from fur, silk or wool, including wool carpets. They are very attracted to any item that has animal protein on it. The larvae of a carpet beetle are attracted to seeds and pet food. So look out for eggs around your kitchen and pantry, as this will be a great food source for a young carpet beetle. You definitely don’t want carpet beetles or their larvae close to your food.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.getridofthings.com/pests/beetles/get-rid-of-carpet-beetles/">Carpet beetles</a> are very small, and can easily be confused with bed bugs. They can squeeze themselves through the tiniest cracks to get into your home. They also have wings and can fly around your home too. If you already have insect nests inside your walls or in your chimney, they will happily make their home there for the foreseeable future. Most commonly, they are found in the furniture, clothing, bedding and carpets. So if you notice holes starting to appear in your rugs, it’s possible you have an infestation.</p>
<h3>Allergies</h3>
<p>Some people can have an allergic reaction to carpet beetles. They shed their hairs, which then become airborne and can cause breathing problems, especially to those who suffer from asthma. They will also create a raised, red itchy rash when these hairs come into contact with your skin, especially if it’s sensitive.</p>
<p>If given the opportunity, a carpet beetle will breed rapidly. This causes a serious infestation in a short amount of time. A lot of damage can happen before you’ve even realised you have an infestation.</p>
<p>If you do find signs of an infestation, you need to seek out professional treatment immediately. It’s the best option when dealing with carpet beetles. Empire Pest Control has some <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/services/">great pest control services</a> in place to help protect your home and belongings from carpet beetle damage. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/contact/">Give us a call today</a>. We’re here to help you be pest free once again!</p>
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2017-03-05T05:00:01-00:002017-03-05T05:00:01-00:00
tag:feedblitz.com,2017-03-05:pestsuk/2017-03-05T05:00:01-00:00Does Your London Garden Have a Fox Problem?<p>In the UK, there is a huge <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/fox-control-london/">problem pest fox</a> population, and this effects large cities like London a lot! Your garden is a great place for foxes to shelter from the weather. There’s normally also a great food supply in your garden, from bins and rubbish left outside. Foxes will always prefer an area which is quiet and undisturbed, so they can burrow and mate in peace.</p>
<p>If you know that foxes are entering your garden, DON’T FEED THEM! Feeding a fox will make them stay in the area, and they’ll keep visiting your garden because of it. If you feed any pets outside, make sure you clean up any leftover food immediately. This is a great method for the prevention of other pests too.</p>
<h3><u>Keeping The Foxes Away</u></h3>
<p>You probably don’t want <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.thefoxwebsite.net/">foxes</a> in your garden at all, and have probably been doing your best to <u><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/how-to-deter-foxes/">keeep them away</a></u>. So to keep them away, make your garden unattractive…to them! Follow these guidelines, and a fox will think your gardens the ugliest around.</p>
<ul>
<li>Keep any rubbish in your bins. You need to make sure that the bin is covered properly, and that the lid is tightly fitted at all times. Don’t leave any bin bags or plastic bags of rubbish in your garden. They’re far too easy for foxes to rip open and feast on.</li>
<li>Make sure you put all of your rubbish out for the bin men on the morning of collection. We all like to be prepared, so many of us leave the bins out the night before. But, foxes are nocturnal, and will love to scavenge for food during the night, not the day.</li>
<li>If you have fruit trees, clean up any fallen fruit on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Don’t leave food outside that you give to your pets. If you like to feed the wild birds, only use approved bird feeders and make sure you put them high up in the trees.</li>
<li>Seal or fill in the holes around your garden (such as in the fences or gates), so that foxes can no longer get in.</li>
<li>Keep all sheds, outhouses and garage doors CLOSED. These are great places for foxes to sleep, so you really need to keep the door shut.</li>
<li>Secure your fencing around your garden. Make sure that any of the gaps and holes are closed and repaired.</li>
</ul>
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2017-03-02T18:19:56-00:002017-03-02T18:19:56-00:00
http://www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/?p=11697Are You Finding Holes in Your Clothes?<p>Have you recently found holes in your clothes that have been hanging in your wardrobe? If so, then you could be dealing with an infestation of clothes moths.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/whos-eating-fabrics-rugs/">Clothes moths love to eat</a> wool, cashmere, angora, silk, leather, fur and feathers. This can include carpets and upholstery. They prefer to live in dark and damp conditions.</p>
<p>So what do you need to do if you spot a moth sneaking among your shirts?</p>
<ol>
<li>If you have found an infestation of <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/experts/article-3586533/Can-Moth-Decoy-protect-favourite-clothes-moths.html">clothes moths</a> in your London home, you need to set some moth traps. The traps are very clever, and will attract and then kill the moths. You can even make your own natural moth traps if you have the time!</li>
<li>Obviously it’s time to wash your clothes! If you can then put them through a hot dryer. For more delicate items that can’t be dried at high temperatures, put them in your freezer. These extreme temperatures will kill any eggs the moth has laid on your clothes. Any other cloth items stored in your wardrobe will need to be cleaned too.</li>
<li>Now you’ve cleaned and removed everything from your wardrobe, you need to clean the wardrobe itself! This gets rid of any eggs that might be lurking. Make up a soap, vinegar and water solution, and give your walls a really good scrub. It’s a lengthy task, and your arm might ache afterwards, but your clothes will thank you!</li>
</ol>
<p>Once you’ve taken these steps, you should hopefully be moth free once again. Your clothes will now be safe and hole-less. Mission Successful!</p>
<p>If you don’t have time to do all of these steps, or you don’t feel confident you can get rid of the problem yourself, then give us a call. We here at Empire Pest Control are professional, highly trained and effective at dealing with any type of pest problem. Those moths won’t stand a chance against our fully qualified technicians. We offer you a service you can trust at affordable prices, and <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/areas/">we cover all areas across London</a>, plus the surrounding boroughs!</p>
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2017-02-26T05:00:01-00:002017-02-26T05:00:01-00:00
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2017-02-23T14:10:47-00:002017-02-23T14:10:47-00:00yt:video:ae1zwXnjkJI4 Life Theatening Illnesses Pests Can Cause<p>It’s not going to come as a surprise that pests can carry diseases. Apart from being completely unwelcome in your home, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/pest-identification/">pests living in your London property</a> pose a serious problem to your health because they can cause diseases and illness.</p>
<p>So, which diseases can pests transmit to you? We’ve put together the 5 pest-related diseases, and which pests are the most likely to carry them into your home.</p>
<h3><u>Asthma </u></h3>
<p>If you live in a large city, like London, you’ll most likely have dealt with cockroaches at some point. Cockroaches being present in your home can cause the symptoms of asthma to become worse. Because the airborne faeces and body parts from cockroaches aggravates the airways, and asa a result it difficult to breathe.</p>
<h3><u>Lyme Disease</u></h3>
<p>Ticks transmit Lyme Diseases through their bites, and it’s easily the worst diseases you could catch. This disease has gained a lot more notoriety through celebrities suffering from it. Even if the Lyme Disease is found in its earliest stage, it is frequently misdiagnosed. Consequently the long term health implications can be dire. You can reduce the threat of Lyme Disease by keeping up a pest control prevention routine. Tick treatments can be used on lawns and pets, so a professional pest control service can give you any advice needed.</p>
<h3><u>Venom </u></h3>
<p>We all know what it’s like to be stung by a bee, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/wasp-control-london/">wasp</a> or hornet! Not pleasant. But some people can be highly allergic to the venom in bee and wasp stings. The results can be deadly. Those of us who aren’t allergic to the venom will experience, swelling, sensitivity, irritation and inflammation. All in all, not a fun experience!</p>
<p>In addition, you can control nests and other things that attract stinging pests by using a pest control company. As such, this will reduce the danger associated with stings.</p>
<h3><u>Salmonella </u></h3>
<p>Finally, the infamous <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/tc/salmonellosis-topic-overview#1">food poisoning</a> is characterised by…well you know! Cockroaches and rodents are the culprits for spreading this one. It’s almost impossible to stop these pests from entering your London home without using a pest control service. Give Empire Pest Control a call today to stop the pests from making you ill.</p>
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yt:video:9L58h5qg75QSpring Is Coming, And So Are the Ants!<p>The warmer weather will soon be setting in. But inevitably with the warmer weather comes the pests! It won’t be long until you start seeing the familiar trails of ants snaking around your garden. Here’s some tips on how to <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/ant-control-london/">keep your London gardens ant free</a> this spring!</p>
<h3><u>Where There’s One, There’s Many </u></h3>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.bpca.org.uk/pages/?page_id=142">Ants form colonies</a>, and are very social little creatures. In the natural world, they help the ecosystem massively by recycling soil nutrients, and feeding on dead insects. But that doesn’t mean we want them in our homes or businesses! They can be massively detrimental to your home and business, and cause extensive damage.</p>
<p>Leaving food out will attract ants, who will carry it back to their nest to feed their larvae. The ants will then leave a secretion mark as a pathway, so others will come to the same spot. Before you know it you’re infested with ants!</p>
<h3><u>What Will They Damage? </u></h3>
<p>They may be small, but they’re mighty! Ants can cause extensive damage, and some may even sting or bite you. Ouch!</p>
<p>When an ant goes to form their nest, they may find a cosy home in damaged wood around your property. The weight of the nest could then cause further damage too.</p>
<p>Your food is most at risk though, from ants. Once they get into food, that’s it! They’ll either eat it, or take it back to the nest to feed their young.</p>
<h3><u>So, How Do You Get Rid of Them?</u></h3>
<p>When you see one ant, assume there’s many more to follow. No one’s ever heard of a lonely ant. One ant will go out to scout for food, then return to the colony to fetch reinforcements.</p>
<p>If you have an ant problem, here are some handy tips:</p>
<ul>
<li>Find out how they got into your home, and seal the gap immediately. A quick temporary fix to this is using Vaseline or Plasticine.</li>
<li>Find what attracted them inside. Spilled drinks and unsealed food are like a beacon to ant. So get rid of it quick!</li>
<li>Once you’ve sealed the entry point, and you’ve cleaned up any food or drinks, you need to treat the area to prevent them returning.</li>
</ul>
<h3><u>Ant Pest Control </u></h3>
<p>If you’re ant problem persists, you need a professional pest controllers help. You’d rather be safe than sorry with preventative measures, so <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/contact/">call Empire Pest Control</a> today for fast, effective treatment.</p>
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tag:feedblitz.com,2017-02-12:pestsuk/2017-02-12T05:00:01-00:00Why Are Bed Bugs So Difficult to Prevent?<p>Bed bugs are a notoriously difficult pest to get rid of. Unfortunately, here in the capital, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/bedbug-control-london/">London bed bugs</a> are a huge problem. These pests can infest homes, hotels and commercial buildings, ruining quality of life and businesses.</p>
<p>Bed bugs feed on blood. So as long as they have a great food source, they will happily live alongside you for years. They normally enter your home with a carrier, such as a pet, so it’s a lot more difficult to prevent them like other pests. A little known fact is that they can even infest public places, such as cinemas. Meaning you can easily take a little pest home with you after a nice night out!</p>
<h3>Here’s why bed bugs are so difficult to kill:</h3>
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<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.nhs.uk/conditions/bed-bugs/Pages/Introduction.aspx">Bed bugs</a> can flatten and squeeze themselves through the tiniest of gaps. It’s also incredibly hard to find them all. Eliminating them entirely becomes impossible because of this. They will even hide behind wallpaper that’s come loose, or under wooden flooring.</li>
<li>Bed bugs are very skilled at reproducing, and will do it rapidly! A female bed bug can lay more than 500 eggs during her life time. Her offspring will then go on to reproduce within a few months, creating a huge infestation. If you think, a bed bug can produce up to four generations in one year. That’s a lot of bed bugs! Although this does depend on the living conditions, such as temperature and humidity.</li>
<li>If bed bugs go without food for a long time, it’s not a problem. It has been confirmed that a bed bug can live for more than 500 days without food!</li>
<li>Chemicals may not be an effective guard against bed bugs. These pests have evolved and adapted to human environments, so have built up a resistance to certain chemicals. What a clever pest!</li>
<li>Bed bugs eat, A LOT! And you may not even notice you’ve been bitten, as their bites contain anaesthetic and anticoagulants.</li>
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<h3><u>So what do you do to get rid of them? </u></h3>
<p>Chemicals can still be used in the treatment of bed bugs, although it’s not the recommended solution. To get rid of bed bugs properly, you should call in your local pest controller. If you live in London, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/pestsuk/~www.empirepestcontrol.co.uk/contact/">get in touch with us</a>. We can offer you some great heat treatments that are proven to eliminate bed bugs in your London home in just one go!</p>
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